Scripture teaches that wealth and material possessions are not ends in themselves, but rather means to serve God and others. According to Deuteronomy, God gives the power to acquire wealth, and it is to be used in a way that honors Him. The book of Proverbs emphasizes the importance of diligence and responsible stewardship, while the teachings of Jesus in Luke and Mark highlight the dangers of allowing wealth to become an idol. As Jesus teaches in Luke, generosity and trust in God's provision are essential for a healthy perspective on wealth, and giving freely to others is a key principle, as seen in the promise that "the measure you give will be the measure you get back.
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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.
No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”
Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.
Whoever gives to the poor will not be in need, but he who hides his eyes will receive many curses.
Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion. Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God.