Money
God's wisdom on finances, contentment, and the proper place of money in a faithful life.
Scripture on 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.”
Matthew 6:24— KJV
“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.”
1 Timothy 6:10— KJV
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19— KJV
“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.”
Proverbs 3:9-10— KJV
“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
Luke 12:15— KJV
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Matthew 6:33— KJV
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
Ecclesiastes 5:10— KJV
“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.”
Proverbs 11:28— KJV
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.”
1 Timothy 6:6-7— KJV
“A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.”
Psalm 37:16— KJV
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7— KJV
“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.”
Malachi 3:10— KJV
“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.”
Luke 16:10— KJV
“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.”
Proverbs 6:6-8— KJV
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Hebrews 13:5— KJV
Devotional Reflection
Jesus talked about money more than almost any other topic—nearly one in three of His parables touches on it. Not because money is evil, but because of how easily it can become a rival god, a source of security and identity that displaces trust in God.
'The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil'—note that it is the love, not money itself. Wealth is morally neutral. The issue is where it sits in our hearts. When we work for God's kingdom first and trust Him to provide, money becomes a tool rather than a master.
For those struggling financially, Philippians 4:19 offers a powerful promise: 'My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.' God does not promise luxury—He promises provision. And His provision is not limited by the economy, the job market, or your circumstances.
For those blessed with abundance, the call is faithful generosity. 'God loves a cheerful giver.' Generosity is a spiritual discipline that loosens the grip of money on our hearts and reflects the extravagant generosity of a God who gave His only Son.
Pursue godliness with contentment—it is great gain.
A Prayer for Money
Lord, I confess that I sometimes trust my financial security more than I trust You. Forgive me. Help me to hold money loosely, to be faithful with what You have given me, and to give generously. Supply my needs according to Your riches in glory. Teach me contentment. Let my treasure be in heaven, where it cannot rust or be stolen. Amen.
Go Deeper
Read the parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30 and the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10. Proverbs has extensive wisdom on money, particularly chapters 10-11.