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God's Advice About Money

Proverbs gives some practical instruction on the use of money. It may be advice we are not too interested in because it shows us that we may need to change our habits.

Advance the Cause of Righteousness with Money; Do Not Squander it.

Proverbs 10:16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

Be Generous.

Proverbs 11:24-25 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. [25] The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Proverbs 22:9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

Place People's Needs Ahead of Profit.

Proverbs 11:26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.

Be Cautious of Countersigning for Another Person.

Proverbs 17:18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

Proverbs 22:26-27 Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. [27] If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?

Striking hands would be like shaking hands on a deal in today's setting.

Don't Accept Bribes.

Proverbs 17:23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

Help the Poor.

Proverbs 19:17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

Proverbs 21:13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Proverbs 22:9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

Save for the Future.

Proverbs 21:20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

Be Careful About Borrowing.

Proverbs 22:7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.

True Riches Are Not Tied Up in Money

Proverbs 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

Some Additional Bible Texts About Money

Proverbs 23:4 Do not wear yourself out to gain wealth.
Romans 13:8 Owe no man any thing.
Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Be free of the love of money.
Philippians 4:12 Be happy with little or much.
Proverbs 11:28 The one who trusts riches will fall.
Luke 12:15 One's life does not consist of what he possesses.
Proverbs 28:20 A person in a rush to be rich will not remain innocent.
Acts 20:35 There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.


Parts of the above taken from the "Life Application Study Bible" KJV, 2004, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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