20 Bible Verses about Money

Do you remember the story of the rich young ruler who asked Jesus what he needed to do to inherit eternal life? Jesus' reply in Mark 10:21 was astonishing: "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." The young man, who had great wealth, left feeling sad. This story illustrates that our relationship with money can have a significant impact on our spiritual well-being.

In this article, we'll explore 20 Bible verses about money to help you understand the wisdom behind managing your finances.

Stewardship

Proverbs 27:23-24

"Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations."

Proverbs 21:20

"In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has."

Luke 14:28

"For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it?"

Proverbs 13:11

"Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow."

Matthew 25:20-21

And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, “Master, you delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more.” His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.”

Generosity

Proverbs 11:24

"One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty."

Proverbs 19:17

"Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done."

Malachi 3:10

"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this, says the Lord Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it."

2 Corinthians 9:7

"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

Luke 6:38

"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

Contentment

Hebrews 13:5

"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'"

Philippians 4:12

"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want."

1 Timothy 6:6-8

"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that."

Ecclesiastes 5:10

"Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless."

Matthew 6:24

"No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."

Avoiding Debt

Proverbs 22:7

"The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender."

Romans 13:8

"Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law."

Proverbs 17:18

"One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for a neighbor."

Proverbs 6:1-5

"My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth. So do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go—to the point of exhaustion—and give your neighbor no rest! Allow no sleep to your eyes, no slumber to your eyelids. Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler."

Psalm 37:21

"The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously."

Conclusion

The Bible has much to say about money, and by studying these verses, you'll gain insights into how God wants you to handle your finances. Remember to be a good steward of what you've been given, be generous with your resources, find contentment in what you have, and avoid the bondage of debt.

A Prayer for Financial Stewardship

Heavenly Father, thank You for the wisdom You provide in Your Word about money and finances. Help me to be a good steward of the resources You've entrusted to me. Teach me to be generous, content with what I have, and to avoid the pitfalls of debt. Guide my steps as I seek to honor You in my financial decisions. In Jesus' name, Amen.