A Source of Timeless Financial Advice
One of the best sources of timeless financial advice and guidance is the
book of Proverbs.
Although we should carefully read the entire book to discover its many gems
of wisdom, the following are some of its nuggets regarding finances and wealth.
Proverbs 6:1-5
Don't put yourself in a position to be liable
for the financial obligations of others (see also 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 10:4-5; 13:4; 18:9;
20:4; 22:13; 24:30-34; 26:13-16).
Proverbs 8:18
God doesn't intend that we should be poor.
Proverbs 11:1
God hates cheating and delights in honesty
(see also 13:11; 20:10, 23).
Proverbs 11:1
Riches won't profit in times of disaster,
but righteousness will (see also verse 28).
Proverbs 11:14
There is safety in seeking advice from many
sources (see also 13:18; 15:22).
Proverbs 11:24-26
God blesses the generous (see also 25:21-22).
Proverbs 12:11
Make work a higher priority than play (see
also 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 16:8; 17:1; 19:1; 28:6).
Proverbs 15:27
Don't be greedy or open to bribery.
Proverbs 16:16
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.
Proverbs 19:17 G
od will repay and bless those who show regard for the poor
(see also 28:27; 29:7).
Proverbs 20:17
Deceit doesn't pay.
Proverbs 21:5
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 verse 20).
Proverbs 22:1
Having a good reputation and favor are more important than
having money.
Proverbs 22:4
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.
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.
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 verse 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.
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.)
Proverbs 28:24
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.
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