Money and work
What does the Bible say about wealth?
Wealth itself is not condemned, but Scripture treats it as dangerous when trusted, and good when held loosely and shared.
What Scripture says
1 Timothy 6:17-19
“Charge those who are rich in this present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.”
Proverbs 11:28
“He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.”
Deuteronomy 8:18
“But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as it is today.”
Luke 12:15
“He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.””
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