Let me start by saying that it was difficult to create this list. Think about it, I am trying to pick the best verses from the Bible about a particular topic. Are there really best verses, or are there just those that have impacted us more than others? I tend to think the latter.
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.
1. Philippians 4:19
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
If you have lived much life at all, 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.
2. 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.”
It is a bold step of faith to start tithing. Cynics sometimes 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 can not 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.
3. 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.
This verse is so often misquoted that it is almost laughable. Money is not evil. The love of it is. Having a 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.
4. 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.’
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 really is fun – we need to be in on it.
5. Proverbs 22:7
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
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. The last 3+ 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.
All verses from the NIV
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Thanks, Bob. This post was encouraging.
Nice! All of them are great. Times like these we tend to forget that it is better to give than to recieve. It feels pretty good too.
Thanks
Great post! It’s amazing how many scriptures are in the Word of God concerning money and money management. I enjoyed reading this.
Every time I think about slowing down on paying off my debts number 5 comes to mind. I don’t want to be anyones slave
These 5 verses cover our part and God’s part for realising the financial blessings that God has already stored up for us. They sum it all up for me: I do my part and give God the opportunity to proof Himself as He promised.
Great article. Your point on tithing reminds me of an awesome personal experience. The verse truly drives home the point. Keep up the great work!
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I enjoyed this site and the verses will be helpful in my study.
I also need help finding the verse,where can I find the verse about the devil being a thief and having to pay back ? times what he stole?
These verses were very helpful to me. I recently was saved and my faith in god is the strongest it has ever been. Ive struggled my whole entire life, and really putting your life in gods hands is the thing to do believe in him, love and cherish him he is the most amazing thing I have ever experiencedd in my whole life. I believe he has seen my struggle and I also believe that he is helping me slowly but surely. Remember its all in GODS timing……
GOOD READ. TNX.
Thanks 4 this website:
I Encourage you to keep doing this. I’m a Christian who gives faithfully to God. I ahve see b;ess my life & others: I’m also a young Christian who believes in becoming wealthy for God, or becoming a millionaire for God. I have scriptures in the bible to back this up, as to why I want to become wealthy for God. I want to do God’s work, and bless the Kingdom of God, my family, & also people in the world with no money food or clothes. I knwo there are many people against wealth in the body of Christ, and there are many who disagree with Christians propsering, because of some poastors who have led people astray: I encourage you Christians to use your money for God’s Glory, and do something Great for God with your money, and learn about to manage money.
Once again, thanks for this website.
God Bless!
I am blessed by your message.
God bless you
This is a timeless post that will always speak to those in financial crisis. I found this post while searching for verses to read during financial hardships and am thankful to have stumbled up this. May God bless you.
marilyn October 11 2009 at 5;20 pm
I thank you for these financial information it has been very helpfull to me in these trying times keep up the good work thank you and may god bless you .
Bob thank you very much this is such a good inspiration to me as today I was fasting on God’s financial break through in my life and I am so sure because of you God has spoken to me about my life and finances thank you so so so much and may God richly and abundantly bless you and your wife!