13 Fundamental Bible Verses About Money
What does the Bible say about money? Do you know how Christians should focus when it comes to managing their money?
The world tells us to use money primarily for our personal desires in order to be happy. The world thinks that they’ve earned their money, therefore they’ll use it as they want. Unfortunately, this way of living is a path to discontentment or destruction.
God’s guidance offers a much different perspective.
Key scripture about money emphasizes the importance of using wealth wisely, being content with what we have, practicing generosity, and trusting in God’s provision. It encourages a balanced approach to finances that prioritizes eternal matters over worldly wealth.
Read through these thirteen Bible Verses about money to align your heart and finances with the Word of God.
Key Bible Verses About Money
Money in the Bible
1 Timothy 6:10
For 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.
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.
For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
This verse emphasizes that it is not money itself that is inherently evil, but rather the love of money, which can lead people to engage in various sinful behaviors.
Anything that we place above God in our lives becomes sinful. It goes the same for money. If we prioritize it above God’s word or purposes, then it is “evil.”
Money in and of itself is not evil. Money can be good, especially when used to provide, serve, and give generously. That’s how we can avoid loving money in a sinful way.
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
This Bible verse is part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, where he teaches his disciples about various aspects of righteous living, including trust in God’s provision.
“Seek first His kingdom” emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God’s kingdom above all else. Instead of being preoccupied with worldly concerns such as wealth, possessions, or personal desires, believers are encouraged to focus on advancing God’s kingdom on earth.
By trusting in God’s provision and aligning their priorities with His will, we can find peace and contentment knowing that God cares for our needs.
Luke 6:38
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
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.”
Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”
give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
What does the Bible say to use money for instead of using it for our every desire? It says to give generously.
This verse isn’t specifically addressing money, but rather all things in life. We can give grace, kindness, forgiveness, and love abundantly. Money can also be included here. “Whoever “sows generously will also reap generously” as stated in 2 Corinthians 9:6.
We can apply this Biblical principle to our personal money management throughout life.
Proverbs 3:9-10
Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
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.
Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the best part of everything you produce.
Then he will fill your barns with grain,
and your vats will overflow with good wine.
Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
then your barns will be filled with plenty,
and your vats will be bursting with wine.
When Christians give their first and best “fruit” to God or for His purposes, we are rewarded.
Out of obedience, when we give a portion of our money to God’s purposes (tithing, donations, needs of others), we are rewarded spiritually and we can also be rewarded financially.
God wants to bless us. So when we are blessed in our finances, whether a lot or a little, we can give Him the firstfruit of that money. When we do this in obedience and out of gratitude, our lives and hearts are better for it.
Luke 16:13
No servant 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.
“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.”
“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.”
No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”
This verse in Luke 16 is from The Parable of the Shrewd Manager. Jesus would use parables to help his listeners understand God more fully.
Similar to what we read above in 1 Timothy 6:10, we have to choose who will be our master in life. We cannot focus on our lives on becoming wealthy, because then we will lose our focus on God’s purposes.
If we choose to focus our lives on God and serve Him with everything we have (that he’s given us), then we’ll have our priorities in good order. Money can then be a help to your purposes rather than it being the purpose.
Matthew 6:19-21
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
“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, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
“Treasures on earth” are material wealth and possessions. These things always have the possibility of being taken from us or being lost.
Instead, in this verse, Jesus encourages us to focus on accumulating spiritual treasures—such as acts of kindness, love, and faith—that have eternal value and cannot be taken away. He suggests that our priorities and values should be centered on things that have lasting significance rather than temporary material wealth.
Let us fix our gaze on God’s priorities so our conduct will embody different values—leading to rewards in heaven that are eternal.
Proverbs 15:16
Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of spiritual values and a peaceful existence over the pursuit of excessive worldly wealth that may bring troubles and disturbances.
The verse suggests that contentment and a relationship with God are more valuable than material abundance.
Ecclesiastes 5:10
He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.
Whoever loves money never has enough;
whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.
This too is meaningless.
Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!
He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.
This verse from Ecclesiastes suggests that those who are driven by a love for money are never truly content, regardless of how much wealth they accumulate.
Instead, we can keep our focus on our higher purposes. Our contentment can come from thankfulness for what we have and in our peace through a relationship with our creator.
Proverbs 23:4
Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Do not wear yourself out to get rich;
do not trust your own cleverness.
Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.
Be wise enough to know when to quit.
Do not toil to acquire wealth;
be discerning enough to desist.
This proverb tells us not to burn ourselves out trying to “get rich.” It’s a reminder to not work so much with wealth in mind, that we aren’t able to focus on the things that truly matter.
This is a reminder to stay grounded and to keep God at the center of your life.
Luke 6:38
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
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.”
Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”
give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
This Bible verse about money is focused on generosity and the principle of reciprocity.
It’s saying that when you give to others—whether it’s kindness, help, or material things—you’ll receive blessings in return. It emphasizes the idea that the more you give, the more you’ll get back in some way.
So, it’s encouraging Christians to be generous and open-hearted.
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
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, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
Where does your hope lie? Is it in your money, status, work, or your qualifications?
This verse helps us to see that our hope should be centered in God. It tells us that if we put our hope in the proper place, then God will provide “richly.” And he wants us to enjoy his blessings.
Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
While Romans 12:2 isn’t directly about money, its message can still apply to financial matters.
Christians can adopt a mindset of stewardship, where we view our finances as resources entrusted to us by God.
This can involve making decisions about spending, saving, and giving that are in line with biblical principles and values, rather than simply following the patterns of consumerism or greed prevalent in society.
Dueteronomy 8:18
But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
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, as it is today.
Remember the Lord your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful, in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed to your ancestors with an oath.
You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day.
Here, Moses is reminding the Israelities to remember where everything they have comes from: God. He warns them not to put the Lord out of their consciousness.
We can enjoy what the Lord gives us, even monetary gains, but need to remember (in these Bible verses about money) that it has been and always will be God that provides it. And with all that we have, God be glorified!
