What does the Bible say about money?
Jesus talked more about money than almost any other topic. Discover what God says about finances.
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 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...
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.
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...
David's Military Victories and Kingdom Administration
This chapter summarizes David's military conquests over the Philistines, Moabites, Syrians, and Edomites, establishing his empire and collecting wealth that would later build the temple, along with a ...
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.
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.
Come, Everyone Who Thirsts
One of the Bible's most gracious invitations: come to the waters, buy without money, seek the LORD while He may be found. God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, and His word accomplishes its pu...
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...
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...
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...
In the Beginning
God creates the universe with order and purpose, revealing His sovereignty, wisdom, and goodness. Humanity is created in His image to steward the earth.
Abram and Lot Separate
Abram and Lot's herds grow too large to stay together. Abram generously lets Lot choose first, and Lot chooses the well-watered plains near Sodom.
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...
Parables, Controversies, and True Devotion
Jesus tells the parable of the wicked tenants, then faces questions about taxes to Caesar, the resurrection, and the greatest commandment. He warns against the scribes and commends a poor widow who gi...
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