56 Bible Verses About Money
Scripture addresses wealth and finances with wisdom and caution, teaching that money is a tool, not a master.
Bible Verses
56
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What the Bible Says About Money
Scripture addresses wealth and finances with wisdom and caution, teaching that money is a tool, not a master.
1 Timothy 6:10 KJV
“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.”
Context & Meaning
Paul warns that craving wealth, not money itself, corrupts faith and causes deep personal pain.
Matthew 6:24 KJV
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
Context & Meaning
Jesus declares that divided loyalty between God and wealth is impossible; one will dominate.
Proverbs 13:11 KJV
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.”
Context & Meaning
Quick or dishonest gain dissipates, while patient, honest work builds lasting wealth.
Proverbs 22:7 KJV
“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.”
Context & Meaning
Solomon warns about the power imbalance created by debt, urging financial caution.
Ecclesiastes 5:10 KJV
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
Context & Meaning
The love of money creates insatiable appetite, more wealth never fully satisfies.
Proverbs 3:9-10 KJV
“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.”
Context & Meaning
Honouring God with the first portion of income invites His abundant provision.
Luke 16:10 KJV
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.”
Context & Meaning
Jesus links faithfulness with small sums to trustworthiness with greater resources.
Proverbs 11:28 KJV
“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.”
Context & Meaning
Security placed in wealth is unstable; righteousness provides enduring flourishing.
Matthew 19:24 KJV
“And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.”
Context & Meaning
Jesus illustrates how wealth can become a spiritual obstacle, making dependence on God harder.
Deuteronomy 8:18 KJV
“But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”
Context & Meaning
God is identified as the ultimate source of every ability to produce wealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is money evil according to the Bible?
No, 1 Timothy 6:10 clarifies it is the love of money (greed) that is the root of evil, not money itself.
What does the Bible say about giving money?
2 Corinthians 9:7 teaches that giving should be intentional and cheerful, not reluctant, because God loves a cheerful giver.
How should Christians handle debt?
Proverbs 22:7 warns that debt makes one a servant to the lender, implying debt should be avoided or minimised.
Can a rich person be saved?
Matthew 19:24-26 acknowledges the difficulty wealth poses, but Jesus adds that what is impossible with men is possible with God.
What does the Bible say about saving money?
Proverbs 21:20 notes that a wise person saves for the future while a foolish person spends everything immediately.