Bible Verses About Finances and Money

"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."

"The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender."

"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."

"For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith."

"For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?"

"Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase."

"There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up."

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

"He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase."

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth... But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven."

What does the Bible say about finances and money?

Jesus talked about money more than almost any other topic — not because wealth is evil, but because our relationship with it reveals the condition of our heart. These KJV verses cover earning, saving, debt, giving, and the proper place of money in a life surrendered to God. Key King James Version passages include Matthew 6:24, Proverbs 22:7, Malachi 3:10. This page collects 10 KJV verses about finances and money, each quoted in full.

What does the Bible say about managing money?

Scripture promotes budgeting (Luke 14:28), avoiding debt (Proverbs 22:7), saving wisely (Proverbs 21:20), working diligently (Proverbs 13:11), tithing (Malachi 3:10), and keeping money as a servant rather than a master (Matthew 6:24).

Is it wrong to be rich according to the Bible?

No. Abraham, Job, and Solomon were wealthy and blessed by God. The Bible warns against the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10), not money itself. What matters is your heart posture toward wealth.