Is it wrong to be rich?
Wealth isn't sinful - but it comes with responsibility. Discover what the Bible says about prosperity.
15 Bible studies address this question
What the Bible Says
These Bible studies explore Scripture passages that speak to this question. Each study will give you insight and practical application.
The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon
The Queen of Sheba travels to test Solomon with hard questions and is overwhelmed by his wisdom and wealth. She blesses the God who placed Solomon on Israel's throne. The chapter catalogs Solomon's ex...
The Futility of Wealth
A wisdom psalm teaching that riches cannot ransom the soul or prevent death—both rich and poor die, but God will redeem the righteous.
Marriage, Divorce, and the Rich Young Man
Jesus teaches on the permanence of marriage, blesses children, and encounters a rich young man who cannot give up his wealth. He promises rewards for those who leave everything to follow Him, while wa...
Marriage, Children, Riches, and Servant Leadership
Jesus teaches on marriage and divorce, blesses children, encounters a rich man who cannot give up his wealth, predicts His death a third time, and teaches that greatness in His Kingdom means being a s...
The Shrewd Manager and the Rich Man and Lazarus
Jesus tells the parable of a dishonest manager who uses his position to secure his future, teaching that worldly wealth should be used for eternal purposes. The story of the rich man and Lazarus warns...
Godliness and Contentment
Paul's closing chapter addresses the conduct of slaves and masters, the dangers of false teaching and the love of money, and charges Timothy to flee evil, pursue righteousness, and guard the gospel en...
The Folly of the Wicked
David contrasts the temporary power of evildoers with the enduring security of those who trust in God's unfailing love. Written after Doeg the Edomite's betrayal, it exposes the emptiness of trusting ...
Kindness to the Poor Is Lending to the LORD
Proverbs 19 addresses poverty and wealth, family relationships, discipline, and the remarkable promise that kindness to the poor is a loan to God.
A Good Name and Training Children
Proverbs 22 emphasizes the value of reputation over riches, the importance of training children in wisdom, and the consequences of both diligence and laziness in life.
Oracle Against Tyre
The great commercial city of Tyre will fall. Ships return to find their home port destroyed. Yet after seventy years, Tyre will be restored—and her wealth will be consecrated to the Lord.
The Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Practices
Jesus teaches on private spiritual disciplines—giving, prayer, and fasting—and warns against serving money. He calls His followers to trust the Father for provision rather than being consumed by a...
The Workers in the Vineyard and True Greatness
Jesus tells the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, showing that the Kingdom operates on grace rather than merit. He again predicts His death, redefines greatness as service, and heals two blind m...
Warnings, Parables, and Watchfulness
Jesus warns against hypocrisy and the fear of man, teaching that God knows everything and cares even for sparrows. Through parables of the rich fool and faithful servants, He calls for eternal perspec...
The Grace of Giving
Paul commends the Macedonians' generous giving despite poverty and encourages the Corinthians to complete their collection. Christ became poor so that through His poverty we might become rich.
Faith and Works
James confronts favoritism toward the rich, argues that faith without works is dead, and demonstrates through Abraham and Rahab that genuine faith always produces corresponding action.
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