What does the Bible say about managing money?
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The Bible teaches that money should be managed wisely, diligently, and generously under God’s lordship, never treated as our ultimate security or master. Proverbs 22:7 warns of the bondage of debt, while Luke 14:28 commends counting the cost before undertaking commitments. Proverbs 21:20 and Proverbs 6:6-8 praise prudent saving and industrious preparation, and Proverbs 28:20 cautions against hasty schemes for wealth. Proverbs 13:22 encourages faithful provision that blesses future generations. Yet Jesus directs our priorities above all: “Seek first the kingdom of God” (Matthew 6:33). Christians therefore budget, save, work, give, and avoid needless debt as grateful stewards, trusting God rather than riches.
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- Proverbs 22:7
The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.
- 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?
- Proverbs 21:20
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swallows it up.
- Matthew 6:33
But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
- Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
- 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.
- Proverbs 6:6-8
[6] Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise; [7] Which having no chief, overseer, or ruler, [8] Provides her bread in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest.
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