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What Does the Bible Say About Money?

Biblical principles for finances, wealth, generosity, and contentment

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The Bible contains over 2,000 verses about money and possessions. Scripture teaches that money itself is not evil, but "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils" (1 Timothy 6:10). Key principles include: God owns everything (Psalm 24:1), we are stewards, contentment is godliness (1 Timothy 6:6), and generosity reflects God's heart (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Updated November 28, 2025
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God's Ownership and Our Stewardship

Understanding that everything belongs to God transforms how we view money.

"The earth is the LORD's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein."

Psalm 24:1 (ESV)

""The silver is mine, and the gold is mine," declares the LORD of hosts."

Haggai 2:8 (ESV)

"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.""

Matthew 25:21 (ESV)

Warnings About Money and Finding Contentment

Scripture's warnings about the dangers of loving money and the path to contentment.

"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs."

1 Timothy 6:10 (ESV)

"Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you.""

Hebrews 13:5 (ESV)

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

Matthew 6:24 (ESV)

Generosity, Tithing, and Giving

Biblical principles for generous giving and supporting God's work.

"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV)

""Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test," says the LORD of hosts, "if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.""

Malachi 3:10 (ESV)

"Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered."

Proverbs 11:25 (ESV)

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