Biblical Financial Principles

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

Genesis 1:1-2 (KJV)

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

1 Timothy 6:17

I have no need of a bull from your stall or of goats from your pens,for every animal of the forest is mine,    and the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird in the mountains,     and the insects in the fields are mine.

Psalm 50:9-11

“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money”

Matthew 6:24 NLT

“Remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth”

Deuteronomy 8:18

This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labour under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot. Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God.

Ecclesiastes 5:18-19

I (Paul) am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.  I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do all this through him who gives me strength

Philippians 4:11-13

But godliness with contentment is great gain.  For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.  Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

1 Timothy 6:6-9

All hard work brings a profit,     but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 14:23

The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.

Genesis 2:15

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to carry their favour, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.  Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,  since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Colossians 3:22-24

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.  Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.  Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,  because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.

Ephesians 6:5-8

Those who work their land will have abundant food,     but those who chase fantasies have no sense.

Proverbs 12:11

A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,     but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

Proverbs 13:4

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’”

Matthew 25:23

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed

Proverbs 15:22

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice

Proverbs 12:15

For by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.

Proverbs 24:6