Having just happened onto your blog, I must say that while it is quite well-written and informative, I find it difficult to subscribe to your ideology. Nonetheless, who am I to pass judgment? After all, what do I know about faith? This is why I’d like to have an honest discussion on whether or not monetary sins or sexual sins are worse in God’s eyes.
Quite a few books make up the Bible. It’s right on time and highly applicable to the culture we live in now. It would be wonderful to read some uplifting Bible scriptures concerning money in a society when so many people are having financial (and emotional) difficulties. I’ve been able to secure my financial future via a deeper understanding of and commitment to the principles taught in God’s Word. Bible verses on breakthroughs and blessings were among the subjects covered in this essay.
Jesus discussed wealth and prosperity on several occasions. Stewardship was a major theme of his sermons, and when you get into the specifics of things like interest rates and financial projections, you’ll find that the Bible becomes surprisingly engaging. Click the link below to take a look at it for yourself.
Bible Verses About Finances Kjv
The Bible contains many passages that instruct believers to manage their finances wisely. It also contains many warnings about being careless with money and about being tempted by wealth.
Proverbs 22:7-9 says, “The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender” (KJV). This passage warns against borrowing money from others, especially if it will put you in debt or if you can’t pay back what you owe.
Luke 16:10 says, “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much” (KJV). This verse tells us how important it is to be honest with our finances and to avoid stealing or cheating when dealing with others’ money.
Matthew 6:24 says, “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise another” (KJV). This verse warns against being greedy with our money — we must be careful not to spend more than we have earned or take advantage of others by charging them too high interest rates on loans or investments.
Do not be afraid of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence.
[Isaiah 51:7]
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. [Proverbs 22:3]
A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. [Proverbs 13:22]
The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him. [Proverbs 11:1]
The rich rule over the poor, and creditors rule over debtors. [Proverbs 22:7]
A poor man is limited by his poverty; a rich man can do as he pleases. [Proverbs 14:23]
Proverbs 22:7 ESV The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.
Proverbs 13:11 ESV Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.
Proverbs 11:24 ESV One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.
Proverbs 11:4 ESV Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
Proverbs 10:4 ESV He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.
Proverbs 21:20 ESV There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man squanders it.
Proverbs 28:22 ESV A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will come upon him.
- Proverbs 10:4 (NIV)
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
- Proverbs 13:11 (NIV)
Wealth obtained by dishonesty will dwindle, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.
- Proverbs 22:7 (NIV)
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.
- Proverbs 28:8 (NIV)
He who increases his wealth by exorbitant interest amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
- Proverbs 28:22-23 (NIV)
A stingy man is eager to get rich and is unaware that poverty awaits him. If you shut your ears to the cry of the poor, your prayer is an abomination. A cheerful giver will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor. The liberal soul shall be made fat; and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
God, who gives seed to the farmer to plant, and later on, good crops to harvest and eat, will give you more and more seed to plant and will make it grow so that you can give away more and more fruit from your harvest.
2 Corinthians 9:10 (NIV)
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.
Luke 6:38 (NIV)
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:20-21 (NIV)
Bible Verses On Blessings And Breakthrough
Blessings and Breakthroughs
Romans 5:3-4 (NIV)
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
1 Peter 5:10 (NIV)
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
You are blessed when you are poor and realize your need for God.
-Matthew 5:3 (NIV)
The Lord blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.
-Proverbs 3:34 (NIV)
You will be blessed if you obey the commands of the LORD your God, walking in his ways and fearing him. For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land—a land with streams and pools of water, with springs flowing in the valleys and hills; a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil and honey; a land where bread will not be scarce; a land where oxen and donkeys will eat together, and where people will always have enough food to eat.
-Deuteronomy 8:7-10 (NIV)
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6 (NIV)
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” Matthew 13:44-45 (NIV)
“I know that whatever God does, it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it; God does it so that men should fear before him.” Ecclesiastes 3:14-15 (NKJV)
“When you pray, ask for good things to come to you!” Matthew 7:7 (NCV)
“Remember the word I spoke to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also.” John 15:20-21 (NIV)
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Matthew 6:21
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23
“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.” John 17:3
Scripture: “But the Lord said unto me, Thou shalt not take thee a wife of the daughters of Canaan.” — Numbers 12:1
“And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and threescore and ten palm trees; and they encamped there by the waters.” — Exodus 15:27
“And Jesus answered and said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” — Matthew 4:7
“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them saying Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament (covenant), which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” — Matthew 26:26-28
“And I say unto you that many shall come from east and west (the Gentiles) and sit down with Abraham (spiritually speaking) in the kingdom of heaven; but the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth (tribulation).”
Scriptures On Finances And Prosperity
The Bible is full of scriptures about prosperity, but you have to know how to find them.
The following verses are some of the most important scriptures in the Bible that relate to finances:
Proverbs 8:18-19 (NIV)
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
Proverbs 11:4 (KJV)
“Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.”
“Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivers from death.”
Proverbs 12:24 (KJV)
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute.”
“The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.”
Proverbs 13:11 (KJV)
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.”
God has a plan for your finances. He wants you to prosper, not just survive. He wants you to be blessed and not cursed (Deuteronomy 28:2). He wants you to be in control of your money, not controlled by your money.
But how do we get started? How do we know what God’s will is? Here are five scriptures on finances and prosperity that will help guide you as you seek God’s best for your life:
1) Proverbs 10:22: “The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.”
2) Deuteronomy 28:2-4: “And all these blessings shall come upon thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God . . . Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store.”
3) Psalm 37:21: “The wicked borrows but pays not again.”
4) Psalm 112:5-6: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.”
5) Philippians 4:19-20: “And my God
“The Lord has blessed me with wealth and honor, and I can never forget the Lord. He has been so good to me!”
Psalm 30:24 NLT
“Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny You, and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ or lest I be poor and steal, and profane the name of my God.”
Proverbs 30:8-9 NKJV
“Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, without walls.”
Proverbs 25:28 ESV
“Money is the root of all evil.”
1 Timothy 6:10
“The love of money is the root of all evil.”
1 Timothy 6:10
“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.”
Proverbs 22:7
“Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.”
Ecclesiastes 5:10-11
Proverbs 3:9-10
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
Proverbs 6:6-8
“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.”
Proverbs 13:11
“Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.”
Proverbs 15:6
“In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.”