What does the Bible say about money management?

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The Bible teaches that money is a gift entrusted by God to be received with gratitude, managed wisely, and never allowed to rule the heart. Proverbs 3:9 calls believers to honor the Lord with their wealth, while Deuteronomy 8:18 reminds us that God gives the power to gain it. Scripture commends diligence, saving, planning, and providing for one’s household, as seen in Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 21:20, Luke 14:28-30, and 1 Timothy 5:8. Yet it warns against debt’s bondage, greed, and false security in riches. Hebrews 13:5 and Luke 12:15 call Christians to contentment, trusting God’s providence and using earthly resources faithfully for His glory and the good of others.