Matthew 6:24
“No man 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.”
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Bible Verses About Money
Jesus spoke about money more than almost any other subject. The Bible's teaching is not that money is evil, but that the love of money crowds out what matters most. These verses offer a framework for financial wisdom grounded in eternal values.
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.”
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“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Read versePhilippians 4:19
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Read verseProverbs 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.”
Read verseMalachi 3:10
“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”
Read verseLuke 16:10
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.”
Read verseProverbs 13:11
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.”
Read verseEcclesiastes 5:10
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
Read verseProverbs 11:28
“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.”
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What does the Bible say about money?
The Bible addresses money extensively — Jesus spoke about it more than heaven or prayer. Matthew 6:24 warns that money can become a competing master. 1 Timothy 6:10 clarifies that it is 'the love of money' (not money itself) that is 'the root of all evil.'
Does the Bible say money is evil?
No. 1 Timothy 6:10 is often misquoted — it says 'the love of money is the root of all evil,' not money itself. Wealth in Scripture is presented as a stewardship: Deuteronomy 8:18 says God gives the ability to produce wealth, but warns against forgetting him when prosperous.
What does the Bible say about tithing and giving?
Malachi 3:10 invites believers to test God through giving tithes. 2 Corinthians 9:7 frames the spirit: 'God loveth a cheerful giver.' Proverbs 3:9–10 ties honoring God with the first of one's increase to blessing.
What does the Bible say about trusting God for financial provision?
Philippians 4:19 promises 'my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.' Matthew 6:33 ties provision to priority: 'Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.'