Scripture teaches that responsible handling of finances is essential for a life of wisdom and faithfulness. According to Proverbs, borrowing and debt can lead to slavery, while honoring God with one's resources brings blessing (Proverbs 22:7, Proverbs 3:9). In the New Testament, Jesus emphasizes the importance of careful planning and consideration in financial decisions, as seen in the parable of the tower builder (Luke 14:28-30). The apostle Paul also encourages contentment and trust in God's provision, rather than in wealth (Hebrews 13:5), and Jesus teaches that faithfulness with material possessions is a prerequisite for true stewardship (Luke 16:11).
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Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”
Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it? Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, ‘This man could not finish what he started to build.’
So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches?
And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.
But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.
Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it?
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.
Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.