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What Does the Bible Say About Money?

Scripture reveals that money itself is neutral, but the human heart's relationship to it determines everything—whether it becomes a tool for God's purposes or a master that enslaves.

Scripture on Money

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."
Proverbs 22:7 Old Testament
"The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender."
1 Timothy 6:17-18 New Testament
"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share."
The Bottom Line
Money will own you unless God does.
Try Today

Write down one financial decision you're facing this week. Ask yourself honestly: Am I choosing this because God matters most, or because money does? Then decide differently if you need to.

Prayer

Jesus taught us to pray about money because it competes for our allegiance—He invites us to bring our financial fears and desires directly to the Father (Matthew 6:11).

Father, I confess that money often feels more real and trustworthy to me than You do. I worry about it, strategize around it, and sometimes serve it without even realizing. Help me see money as a tool, not a treasure. Break the grip it has on my decisions and my peace. Give me wisdom to steward what You've entrusted to me, and give me generosity that proves my trust is really in You, not in a savings account. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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