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What does the Bible say about life insurance?

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The Bible does not command or forbid life insurance, but it commends wise provision for one’s household while calling believers to rest their security in God’s faithful care. Proverbs 13:22 praises leaving an inheritance, and 1 Timothy 5:8 urges responsible care for family members, so insurance may be a prudent tool for protecting dependents after death. Yet Hebrews 13:5-6 and Isaiah 43:2 remind us that money and policies cannot replace the Lord’s presence or sovereignty. Christians should therefore use such provision thoughtfully, avoid burdensome debt and greedy fear, and trust that God works all things for the good of His people (Romans 8:28).

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  • Proverbs 13:22

    A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

  • 1 Timothy 5:8

    But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

  • Hebrews 13:5-6

    [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." [6] So that with good courage we say, "The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?"

  • Isaiah 43:2

    When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you: when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle on you.

  • 1 Timothy 5:16

    If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and don't let the assembly be burdened; that it might relieve those who are widows indeed.

  • Romans 8:28

    We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

  • Exodus 12:13

    The blood shall be to you for a token on the houses where you are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and there shall no plague be on you to destroy you, when I strike the land of Egypt.

  • Proverbs 30:24-25

    [24] "There are four things which are little on the earth, But they are exceedingly wise: [25] The ants are not a strong people, Yet they provide their food in the summer;

  • Romans 13:8-10

    [8] Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. [9] For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not murder," "You shall not steal," "You shall not give false testimony," "You shall not covet," and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." [10] Love doesn't harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.

  • Proverbs 22:7

    The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

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