Financial Advice From The Book Of Proverbs
The book covers so many topics it only makes sense to create a
few lists based on certain topics. Here are some scriptures related to how to handle money
and maintain a healthy spiritual perspective on how wealth fits into your present life
[hint: it may not be as important as you think].
Proverbs
6:1-5
Don’t put yourself in a position to be liable for the financial obligations of others (see also Proverbs 11:15).
Don’t put yourself in a position to be liable for the financial obligations of others (see also Proverbs 11:15).
Proverbs
6:6-11
Don’t be lazy. Work while you can and save for the future. Don’t waste or make excuses (see also Proverbs 10:4-5; Proverbs 13:4; Proverbs 18:9; Proverbs 20:4; Proverbs 22:13; Proverbs 24:30-34; Proverbs 26:13-16).
Don’t be lazy. Work while you can and save for the future. Don’t waste or make excuses (see also Proverbs 10:4-5; Proverbs 13:4; Proverbs 18:9; Proverbs 20:4; Proverbs 22:13; Proverbs 24:30-34; Proverbs 26:13-16).
Proverbs
8:18
God doesn’t intend that we should be poor.
God doesn’t intend that we should be poor.
Proverbs
11:1
God hates cheating and delights in honesty (see also Proverbs 13:11; Proverbs 20:10-23).
God hates cheating and delights in honesty (see also Proverbs 13:11; Proverbs 20:10-23).
Proverbs
11:1
Riches won’t profit in times of disaster, but righteousness will (see also Proverbs 11:28).
Riches won’t profit in times of disaster, but righteousness will (see also Proverbs 11:28).
Proverbs
11:14
There is safety in seeking advice from many sources (see also Proverbs 13:18; Proverbs 15:22).
There is safety in seeking advice from many sources (see also Proverbs 13:18; Proverbs 15:22).
Proverbs
11:24-26
God blesses the generous (see also Proverbs 25:21-22).
God blesses the generous (see also Proverbs 25:21-22).
Proverbs
12:11
Make work a higher priority than play (see also Proverbs 28:19).
Make work a higher priority than play (see also Proverbs 28:19).
Proverbs
15:16-17
It is better to be content with little, while having the fear of God and family love, than to have prosperity with hatred, disharmony and godlessness (see also Proverbs 16:8; Proverbs 17:1; Proverbs 19:1; Proverbs 28:6).
It is better to be content with little, while having the fear of God and family love, than to have prosperity with hatred, disharmony and godlessness (see also Proverbs 16:8; Proverbs 17:1; Proverbs 19:1; Proverbs 28:6).
Proverbs
15:27
Don’t be greedy or open to bribery.
Don’t be greedy or open to bribery.
Proverbs
16:16
Gaining godly wisdom and understanding is more important than obtaining wealth.
Gaining godly wisdom and understanding is more important than obtaining wealth.
Proverbs
18:10-11
It is better to rely on God’s power than money and material wealth.
It is better to rely on God’s power than money and material wealth.
Proverbs
19:17 God will repay and bless those who show regard for the
poor (see also Proverbs 28:27; Proverbs 29:7).
Proverbs
20:17
Deceit doesn’t pay.
Deceit doesn’t pay.
Proverbs
21:5
Diligence leads to prosperity, hastiness to poverty.
Diligence leads to prosperity, hastiness to poverty.
Proverbs
21:6 Obtaining wealth by lying leads to destruction.
Proverbs
21:17
Loving pleasure and overindulgence squanders assets and prevents one from building proper financial resources (see also Proverbs 21:20).
Loving pleasure and overindulgence squanders assets and prevents one from building proper financial resources (see also Proverbs 21:20).
Proverbs
22:1
Having a good reputation and favor are more important than having money.
Having a good reputation and favor are more important than having money.
Proverbs
22:4
Riches and honor come through humility and fearing God.
Riches and honor come through humility and fearing God.
Proverbs
22:7
Those who incur debt give others power over them—a warning we should seriously consider, especially when it comes to financing expensive items and running up credit-card and other debt.
Those who incur debt give others power over them—a warning we should seriously consider, especially when it comes to financing expensive items and running up credit-card and other debt.
Proverbs
23:4-5
For the sake of your family and physical and spiritual well-being, don’t focus so much on work that you neglect other important priorities in life.
For the sake of your family and physical and spiritual well-being, don’t focus so much on work that you neglect other important priorities in life.
Proverbs
27:23-27
Although wealth is not enduring, keep diligent account of your assets and finances so you can wisely apportion what you have to supply the needs of your family. The principles of budgeting and financial planning are contained in these verses (see also Proverbs 27:12).
Although wealth is not enduring, keep diligent account of your assets and finances so you can wisely apportion what you have to supply the needs of your family. The principles of budgeting and financial planning are contained in these verses (see also Proverbs 27:12).
Proverbs
28:8
If wealth is acquired by exorbitant interest rates and extortion, it will eventually be given to those who pity the poor.
If wealth is acquired by exorbitant interest rates and extortion, it will eventually be given to those who pity the poor.
Proverbs
28:20-22
Don’t hasten after riches. (Although not specifically spelled out, this verse warns against lotteries and other forms of gambling as well as shady, questionable and unlawful endeavors. Punishment and poverty will likely come to those who get caught up in such activities.)
Don’t hasten after riches. (Although not specifically spelled out, this verse warns against lotteries and other forms of gambling as well as shady, questionable and unlawful endeavors. Punishment and poverty will likely come to those who get caught up in such activities.)
Proverbs
28:24
Pay your debts, especially any you owe to your parents.
Pay your debts, especially any you owe to your parents.
Proverbs 30:8-9
Desire and seek proper, balanced economic objectives. Avoid extremes so you will neither forget God because of acquiring great wealth nor be tempted to steal because of dire need.
Desire and seek proper, balanced economic objectives. Avoid extremes so you will neither forget God because of acquiring great wealth nor be tempted to steal because of dire need.
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