What does the Bible say about money and business?
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The Bible teaches that money and business are to be handled as stewardship under God, with honest labor, generosity, contentment, and freedom from greed. Acts 20:35 reminds believers that it is more blessed to give than to receive, shaping work and profit toward the good of others. First Timothy 6:9-10 warns that the desire to be rich and the love of money can lead the heart into ruin and many sorrows. Hebrews 13:5 calls Christians to be content with what they have, trusting God's faithful presence rather than wealth for security. Business may therefore serve God and neighbor when pursued uprightly, gratefully, and generously.
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- Acts 20:35
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
- 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.
- 1 Timothy 6:9
But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.
- 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."
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