What does the Bible say about money?
Jesus talked more about money than almost any other topic. Discover what God says about finances.
20 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.
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 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 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 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 Year of Release
Deuteronomy 15 establishes the sabbatical year release of debts, commands generosity to the poor, regulates Hebrew servant release in the seventh year, and consecrates firstborn animals to the LORD.
Cheerful Giving
Paul encourages generous sowing that will yield generous reaping. God loves a cheerful giver and will supply all needs. Generosity produces thanksgiving to God.
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...
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...
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...
Trust in the LORD with All Your Heart
Proverbs 3 contains some of the most beloved promises in Scripture, calling for wholehearted trust in God and presenting wisdom as the path to blessing.
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.
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.
The Sabbath Year and Jubilee
Leviticus 25 expands sabbath principles from days to years, introducing the sabbath year (every seventh year) and Jubilee (every fiftieth year). These institutions ensured land rest, prevented permane...
A False Balance Is an Abomination
Proverbs 11 addresses honesty in business, the value of righteousness, the power of the tongue, and the importance of generosity.
Go to the Ant, O Sluggard
Proverbs 6 warns against foolish financial decisions, laziness, troublemakers, and adultery, while listing the seven things the LORD hates.
The Righteous and the Wicked
Proverbs 28 presents stark contrasts between the righteous and the wicked, exploring themes of justice, integrity, confession, and the consequences of our choices.
Patience Until the Lord's Coming
James's final chapter warns the rich of coming judgment, calls believers to patient endurance like Job and the prophets, forbids oaths, encourages prayer in all circumstances, and emphasizes the power...
The Blessed Life of the Righteous
Psalm 112 describes the flourishing life of those who fear the LORD, showing how righteousness produces blessing, generosity, stability, and lasting influence.
Duties and Support of Priests and Levites
Numbers 18 defines the distinct responsibilities of priests and Levites, establishes their support through offerings and tithes, and explains why they receive no land inheritance—the LORD is their p...
Remember and Do Not Forget
Deuteronomy 8 calls Israel to remember God's wilderness provision, warns against forgetting Him in prosperity, and explains how testing revealed what was in their hearts.
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