Money & Finances
Summary
The Bible treats money as a tool for stewardship—calling for honesty, contentment, generosity, and freedom from unnecessary financial bondage.
What the Bible teaches
Scripture warns that the love of money can master the heart, while also teaching careful provision, faithful repayment of obligations, openhanded generosity, and trust in God rather than uncertain riches. Debt, saving, giving, and work are all part of wise living before God.
Key passages
Proverbs 22:7
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
Translation: KJV
1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Translation: KJV
Proverbs 3:9
Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
Translation: KJV
Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Translation: KJV
Practical application
Know what you owe and what you spend, practice contentment in daily choices, give according to your ability, and take the next faithful financial step without letting fear or greed set the agenda.
Deeper guides
- What Does the Bible Say About Money?
- What Does the Bible Say About Debt?
- How to Handle Money Biblically
- How Should Christians Get Out of Debt?
- What Does the Bible Say About Saving Money?
- What Does the Bible Say About Financial Stress?
- What Does the Bible Say About Greed and Money?
- What Does the Bible Say About Financial Stewardship?
Related topics
Guidance from Good Old Dan. Scripture quotations are from the King James Version. Ask a related question.