5 Bible Verses About Money Every Christian Should Know

So, this list is just that. These are the 5 verses that, even as I just scratch the surface of understanding them, have revolutionized my financial life. Each one of them has had a strong impact on many decisions in my life. I hope you allow them to impact you as well.

Philippians 4:19
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (New International Version)

If you have lived long enough, you are probably well aware that putting your trust in the economy, your employer, or your bank account is not a good idea. They are all fair-weather friends. They all can be helping you greatly one minute, and then the next everything has changed. God, however is always faithful. That is why we should always be trusting Him as our supply! It doesn’t matter if there is a financial crisis, if you get laid off, or your 401k loses 37%–God will still supply your needs. Just like He promised.

Malachi 3:10
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.” (NIV)

It is a bold step of faith to start tithing. Some argue that tithing is not required in the New Testament. I actually agree, since our salvation is no longer based on works, but on faith in Jesus. But there is no escaping the truth that tithing opens the door for blessing that cannot be opened without doing it. From my own personal tithing experience, I can attest that I am so overwhelmingly convinced beyond any shadow of a doubt that tithing increases blessing, that I will never live any other way.

1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.(NIV)

This verse is so often misquoted that it is almost laughable. Money is not evil. The love of it is. Having $1 million in your bank account doesn’t mean that you love it. Having $5 in your account doesn’t prove that you don’t.
For example, Warren Buffett has billions in his accounts, but he is giving almost all of it away to benefit the lives of others. On the other hand I have heard stories of people getting killed over a matter of $20. It is a matter of the heart that only God can judge.

Acts 20:35
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (NIV)

Giving sets us free, while hoarding entraps us (James 5:2). Giving changes the lives of others (John 3:16). Giving brings blessing back to us (Luke 6:38). Giving allows us to store up treasures in Heaven rather than here on the earth (Matthew 19:21). Giving is really fun.

Proverbs 22:7
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. (NIV)

The freedom of being debt-free has always been so incredibly enticing to me that I have been willing to give up a whole lot in exchange for it. For the last 3-plus years, my wife and I have been diligently chopping away at it, passing up opportunities to spend as frivolously as some of our peers have done. Getting out of debt is not easy and often requires a fight, but the freedom that comes with it is so worth it.

4 Comments

  1. homelife101.com said:

    Great selection of verses. Phillipians 4:19 is a verse that I am sure is becoming more popular these days. As you pointed out, it’s good to know that the promise holds true no matter what circumstances we face. I’m glad that you referenced Proverbs 22:7 as well. I am also trying to chop away at debt. I think I’m starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks again.

    February 11, 2009
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  2. ksucats2 said:

    Excellent!

    February 17, 2009
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  3. KentuckyRN said:

    Ditto to homelife101.com’s comment on Proverbs 22:7. Not only getting out of debt is a tremendous relief-hopefully one day-but staying out of debt means independence!!

    February 19, 2009
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  4. Bro Leslie said:

    Hi Mr Chuck Mansion bro Leslie I do enjoyed your Christian lecturer that you post on line I found it interested but I have a bit of financial challenges I do need a break through are you believed in the baptism and the I’ll filling of the holy ghost of God. I need some money help my family also I wanted to start my theologian study the word of God said asked and it shall be given l need @ lease 200,000 us to start my church so if you can help please do God will blessed you sir .thanks

    August 3, 2016
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