Bible Verses About Financial Stewardship

"If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?"

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

"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."

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

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

"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord."

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

"Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth."

"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; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate."

"Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty."

What does the Bible say about financial stewardship?

Jesus spoke about money more than almost any other topic — not because God is greedy but because He knows money's power over the human heart. Financial stewardship is the recognition that everything belongs to God and we are managers, not owners. Key King James Version passages include Luke 16:11, Proverbs 21:20, Malachi 3:10. This page collects 10 KJV verses about financial stewardship, each quoted in full.

What does the Bible say about managing money?

The Bible teaches that all resources belong to God and we are stewards (Psalm 24:1). We are called to be faithful with what we have (Luke 16:11), save wisely (Proverbs 21:20), give generously (Malachi 3:10), avoid debt (Proverbs 22:7), and plan carefully (Luke 14:28).

Is it wrong to be wealthy according to the Bible?

Wealth itself is not sinful, but the love of money is (1 Timothy 6:10). The Bible warns the wealthy not to trust in riches but in God, and to be generous and ready to share (1 Timothy 6:17-18). Stewardship applies equally to the rich and the poor.