Dear brothers and sisters, the topic of being wise with money is very important in our lives. Money, in itself, is not evil, but the love of money can lead us astray. It is essential to manage our resources with wisdom and care, as it reflects our trust in God.
God has given us resources to steward wisely. We must remember that everything we have is a blessing from Him. Using money wisely means making decisions that honor God and benefit others. It is not about hoarding wealth but using it to serve God’s purposes.
Consider the parable of the talents. In this story, a master entrusts his servants with money before leaving on a journey. The wise servants invest and multiply what they have, while the foolish servant buries his talent out of fear. This parable teaches us the importance of being diligent and responsible with what God has given us.
In another instance, we see Joseph in Egypt. He was wise in managing the resources during the years of plenty, which prepared the nation for the years of famine. Joseph’s wisdom and foresight not only saved Egypt but also his family and many others. This story reminds us of the importance of planning and saving wisely.
Dear friends, being wise with money also means avoiding debt and living within our means. The Bible warns us that the borrower is a slave to the lender. We should strive to live debt-free and rely on God for our needs. Generosity is another key aspect of being wise with money. We are called to give cheerfully and support those in need.
In conclusion, being wise with money involves trusting God, being diligent, planning for the future, avoiding debt, and being generous. By doing so, we honor God and bless others. Let us seek God’s wisdom in managing our resources and use them for His glory.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about ‘being wise with money.’
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich”
— Proverbs 10:4
“He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch”
— Proverbs 11:28
“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding”
— Proverbs 12:11
“The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute”
— Proverbs 12:24
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase”
— Proverbs 13:11
“Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly”
— Proverbs 13:16
“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just”
— Proverbs 13:22
“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury”
— Proverbs 14:23
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live”
— Proverbs 15:27
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver”
— Proverbs 16:16
“Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?”
— Proverbs 17:16
“Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, is a fool”
— Proverbs 19:1
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord ; that which he hath given will he pay him again”
— Proverbs 19:17
“There is treasure to be desired oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up”
— Proverbs 21:20
“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, loving favour rather than silver gold”
— Proverbs 22:1
“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want”
— Proverbs 22:16
“Buy the truth, sell it not; also wisdom, instruction, understanding”
— Proverbs 23:23
“Prepare thy work without, make it fit for thyself in the field; afterwards build thine house”
— Proverbs 24:27
“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, hideth himself; but the simple pass on, are punished”
— Proverbs 27:12
“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, look well to thy herdsFor riches are not for ever: doth the crown endure to every generation?”
— Proverbs 27:23-24
“He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enoughA faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent”
— Proverbs 28:19-20
“He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, considereth not that poverty shall come upon him”
— Proverbs 28:22
“Remove far from me vanity lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for meLest I be full, deny thee, say, Who is the Lord ? or lest I be poor, steal, take the name of my God in vain”
— Proverbs 30:8-9
“Honour the Lord with thy substance, with the firstfruits of all thine increaseSo shall thy barns be filled with plenty, thy presses shall burst out with new wine”
— Proverbs 3:9-10
“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, be wiseWhich having no guide, overseer, or rulerProvideth her meat in the summer, gathereth her food in the harvest”
— Proverbs 6:6-8
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth rust doth corrupt, where thieves break through stealBut lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, where thieves do not break through nor stealFor where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”
— Matthew 6:19-21
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, love the other; or else he will hold to the one, despise the other. Ye cannot serve God mammon”
— Matthew 6:24
“He said unto them, Take heed, beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth”
— Luke 12:15
“For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock himSaying, This man began to build, was not able to finish”
— Luke 14:28-30
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in muchIf therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?”
— Luke 16:10-11
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”
— Hebrews 13:5
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity”
— Ecclesiastes 5:10
“For wisdom is a defence, money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it”
— Ecclesiastes 7:12
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law”
— Romans 13:8
“But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day”
— Deuteronomy 8:18
“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it”
— Malachi 3:10
“The wicked borroweth, payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, giveth”
— Psalm 37:21
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus”
— Philippians 4:19