What does the Bible say about handling your finances?
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The Bible teaches that finances are to be managed as a stewardship under God, with wisdom, contentment, diligence, generosity, and freedom from the love of money. Proverbs 22:7 warns against burdensome debt, while Proverbs 13:11 and Luke 14:28 commend patient saving and careful planning. Proverbs 27:23-24 calls for attentive oversight of what God has entrusted, and Proverbs 3:9-10 urges believers to honor the Lord with their resources. Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:24 that wealth must never become a master, and Hebrews 13:5 anchors contentment in God's faithful presence. Giving should flow cheerfully from faith, as 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 teaches, trusting God rather than hoarding for ourselves.
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- Proverbs 22:7
The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
- 1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
- Hebrews 13:5
Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you."
- Proverbs 21:20
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swallows it up.
- Matthew 6:24
"No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can't serve both God and Mammon.
- Proverbs 13:11
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, But he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
[6] Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. [7] Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
- Proverbs 27:23-24
[23] Know well the state of your flocks, And pay attention to your herds: [24] For riches are not forever, Nor does even the crown endure to all generations.
- Proverbs 3:9-10
[9] Honor Yahweh with your substance, With the first fruits of all your increase: [10] So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.
- Luke 14:28
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn't first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?
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