25+ Bible Verses About Money

1 - 1 Timothy 6:10
"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs."

Explanation: The love of money can lead to harmful consequences, pulling people away from their faith.

2 - Hebrews 13:5
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'"

Explanation: Contentment in God’s presence brings peace, making it unnecessary to chase wealth.

3 - Matthew 6:24
"No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."

Explanation: Jesus teaches that devotion to God cannot coexist with a devotion to money.

4 - Proverbs 3:9-10
"Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine."

Explanation: Giving generously to God leads to blessings, as we prioritize Him over material wealth.

5 - Proverbs 22:7
"The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender."

Explanation: Debt can lead to hardship, making it wise to avoid unnecessary borrowing.

6 - Luke 12:15
"Then he said to them, 'Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.'"

Explanation: Jesus reminds us that life’s value is not found in material wealth but in relationships and purpose.

7 - Proverbs 13:11
"Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow."

Explanation: Wealth gained through hard work and patience is more enduring than wealth gained dishonestly.

8 - Ecclesiastes 5:10
"Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless."

Explanation: The pursuit of wealth alone leads to dissatisfaction, as it cannot fulfill deeper needs.

9 - Matthew 6:19-21
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven."

Explanation: Jesus encourages us to focus on lasting, heavenly treasures over temporary material wealth.

10 - 1 Timothy 6:17-19
"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God."

Explanation: Wealth is uncertain, but placing hope in God provides stability and encourages generosity.

11 - Proverbs 11:28
"Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf."

Explanation: Trust in God, not wealth, is what leads to a flourishing life.

12 - Acts 20:35
"In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’"

Explanation: Giving generously is more rewarding than receiving, especially when helping others.

13 - Malachi 3:10
"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,' says the Lord Almighty, 'and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing.'"

Explanation: God encourages us to give faithfully, promising that He will bless those who do so.

14 - Proverbs 28:20
"A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished."

Explanation: Faithfulness and integrity are valued by God, while greed leads to negative consequences.

15 - Luke 16:10-11
"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much."

Explanation: Managing small resources with integrity leads to greater responsibility and blessing.

16 - Proverbs 10:22
"The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it."

Explanation: True prosperity comes from God’s blessing, not from striving or dishonest gain.

17 - Matthew 19:21
"Jesus answered, 'If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'"

Explanation: Jesus teaches the value of generosity and focusing on heavenly treasures over earthly possessions.

18 - Psalm 37:16
"Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked."

Explanation: Living a righteous life with modest resources is better than gaining wealth through unjust means.

19 - Proverbs 15:16
"Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil."

Explanation: Contentment and reverence for God bring peace, unlike the turmoil that often accompanies wealth.

20 - Luke 6:38
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

Explanation: Generosity results in blessings, as God rewards those who give freely.

21 - Proverbs 19:17
"Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done."

Explanation: Helping the poor is viewed by God as lending to Him, and He promises to repay such kindness.

22 - Ecclesiastes 7:12
"Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it."

Explanation: While money provides temporary security, wisdom is more valuable as it protects and guides us.

23 - Proverbs 21:5
"The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty."

Explanation: Careful planning and hard work lead to prosperity, while impulsive actions often result in loss.

24 - Matthew 6:33
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

Explanation: When we prioritize God’s kingdom over material wealth, He provides for our needs.

25 - Proverbs 23:4-5
"Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone."

Explanation: Wealth is fleeting, and it’s wise to avoid exhausting oneself in the pursuit of riches.

26 - Psalm 49:16-17
"Do not be overawed when others grow rich, when the splendor of their houses increases; for they will take nothing with them when they die, their splendor will not descend with them."

Explanation: Material wealth is temporary, as it cannot be taken beyond this life.

27 - 2 Corinthians 9:7
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

Explanation: Giving should come from the heart, as God values generosity that is genuine and joyful.

28 - Proverbs 30:8-9
"Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread."

Explanation: This verse promotes balance, asking for just enough to meet daily needs without excess.

29 - Philippians 4:11-12
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty."

Explanation: Contentment is key, finding peace in all circumstances rather than relying on material wealth.

30 - Deuteronomy 8:18
"But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors."

Explanation: Wealth is a gift from God, who provides us with the ability to work and prosper.