Bible Verses About Saving Money

Dear friends, today I want to talk to you about money saving. It is something that is very important in all of our lives.

We all know that sometimes thinking about money can be quite difficult. But the Bible teaches us many valuable lessons about this. We need to use money wisely, not only for ourselves, but also to help others.

Suppose a friend of yours suddenly falls ill. If you save some money in advance, you will be able to help your friend at that moment. Saving in this way is very useful not only for yourself but also for others.

Do you remember the story of Joseph? He stored up grain for seven years. It is not just a story, it has a big lesson for us. If we also prepare for the future now, then we will be better off ourselves in difficult times, and we will also be able to help others.

The book of Proverbs has many beautiful words about money. It says to be careful not to take on debt. This is very important. Because if we get caught in the trap of too much debt, it will make our lives difficult.

We all face challenges in our lives. Some may have lost their jobs, some may have become ill. If we have some savings during these times, it will help all these people a lot.

But we must remember that the main goal is not just to save money. Our goal should be to develop a deep relationship with God and love others. Money is a means through which we can do these things.

So friends, let us all try to use our money well. By doing this, we will be at peace ourselves, and we will also be able to help others. Remember, God wants us to be good stewards of the wealth He has given us.

Now I have put before you some Bible verses that talk about saving money. After listening to these, you will surely understand better how important this issue is.

Biblical Principles for Financial Stewardship

“The wise store up choice food olive oil,
     but fools gulp theirs down”

Proverbs 21:20

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”

Matthew 6:21

“So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?”

Luke 16:11

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith pierced themselves with many griefs”

1 Timothy 6:10

Scriptural Wisdom on Budgeting and Frugality

“Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,
     give careful attention to your herds”

Proverbs 27:23

““Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?”

Luke 14:28

“Dishonest money dwindles away,
     but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow”

Proverbs 13:11

“Whoever loves money never has enough;
     whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.
     This too is meaningless”

Ecclesiastes 5:10

“Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful”

1 Corinthians 4:2

God’s Guidance on Wealth Management

“Honor the Lord with your wealth,
     with the firstfruits of all your crops”

Proverbs 3:9

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

Matthew 25:21

“The earth is the Lord ’s, everything in it,
     the world, all who live in it”

Psalm 24:1

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, it will be given to you”

James 1:5

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”

2 Corinthians 9:7

“Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.””

Luke 12:15

Proverbs’ Insights on Monetary Responsibility

“Lazy hands make for poverty,
     but diligent hands bring wealth”

Proverbs 10:4

“The rich rule over the poor,
     the borrower is slave to the lender”

Proverbs 22:7

“Those who trust in their riches will fall,
     but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf”

Proverbs 11:28

“The plans of the diligent lead to profit
     as surely as haste leads to poverty”

Proverbs 21:5

“Go to the ant, you sluggard;
     consider its ways be wise!
It has no commander,
     no overseer or ruler,
yet it stores its provisions in summer
     gathers its food at harvest”

Proverbs 6:6-8

“The generous will themselves be blessed,
     for they share their food with the poor”

Proverbs 22:9

Jesus’ Teachings on Earthly Treasures

““Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths vermin destroy, where thieves break in steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths vermin do not destroy, where thieves do not break in steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”

Matthew 6:19-21

“Sell your possessions give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”

Luke 12:33-34

“What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”

Mark 8:36

“Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions give to the poor, you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.””

Matthew 19:21

Old Testament Lessons on Resource Conservation

“Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. They should collect all the food of these good years that are coming store up the grain under the authority of Pharaoh, to be kept in the cities for food. This food should be held in reserve for the country, to be used during the seven years of famine that will come upon Egypt, so that the country may not be ruined by the famine.””

Genesis 41:34-36

“Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
     whoever loves wine olive oil will never be rich”

Proverbs 21:17

““‘The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is mine you reside in my land as foreigners strangers. Throughout the land that you hold as a possession, you must provide for the redemption of the land”

Leviticus 25:23-24

““For six years you are to sow your fields harvest the crops, but during the seventh year let the land lie unplowed unused. Then the poor among your people may get food from it, the wild animals may eat what is left. Do the same with your vineyard your olive grove”

Exodus 23:10-11

“If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them. Rather, be openhanded freely lend them whatever they need”

Deuteronomy 15:7-8

Applying Biblical Finance to Modern Life

“My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus”

Philippians 4:19

“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. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life”

1 Timothy 6:17-19

“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law”

Romans 13:8

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich”

2 Corinthians 8:9

“Keep your lives free from the love of money be content with what you have, because God has said“Never will I leave you;
     never will I forsake you.””

Hebrews 13:5

“But seek first his kingdom his righteousness, all these things will be given to you as well”

Matthew 6:33

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
     he will establish your plans”

Proverbs 16:3