Scripture reveals that honest work and careful planning honor God, while the pursuit of wealth as an end goal leads to spiritual destruction.
Scripture on Making Money
Proverbs 21:5
Old Testament
"The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty."
1 Timothy 6:10
New Testament
"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs."
Proverbs 13:11
Old Testament
"Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow."
Matthew 6:24
New Testament
"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."
Ephesians 4:28
New Testament
"Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need."
The Bottom Line
God calls us to work diligently and earn honestly, but money must never become our master.
Try Today
Examine your financial motivations — ask yourself whether today's money decisions serve God or compete with Him.
Prayer
Jesus taught us to pray for daily bread, reminding us of our dependence on the Father (Matthew 6:11).
Father, You are my provider and the source of every good gift. I confess that I sometimes chase money instead of seeking Your kingdom first. Help me work with integrity and plan wisely, but keep my heart focused on You. Guard me from the love of money that destroys faith. Make me generous with what You give me. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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