Bible Verses About Money

Scriptures about money, finances, stewardship, and the dangers of loving wealth.

King James Version
10For 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.
1 Timothy 6:10
5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Hebrews 13:5
24No 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.
Matthew 6:24
7The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
Proverbs 22:7
10He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.
Ecclesiastes 5:10
11If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
Luke 16:11
11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Proverbs 13:11
19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Matthew 6:19-20
4Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Proverbs 23:4
19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
10Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
Malachi 3:10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about money?

The Bible warns that 'the love of money is the root of all evil' (1 Timothy 6:10) but doesn't condemn money itself. It teaches contentment (Hebrews 13:5), wise stewardship, and not serving money over God (Matthew 6:24).

How should Christians handle finances?

Scripture teaches avoiding debt (Proverbs 22:7), being content (Hebrews 13:5), giving generously (2 Corinthians 9:7), saving wisely (Proverbs 13:11), and trusting God to provide (Philippians 4:19).

Is debt sinful according to the Bible?

The Bible does not call debt sinful but consistently warns against it. Proverbs 22:7 says the borrower is servant to the lender. Romans 13:8 says to owe no man anything but love. The Bible presents debt as a burden that limits freedom and generosity, counseling wisdom and caution rather than absolute prohibition.