What Does the Bible Say About Money?
1 Timothy 6:6-10 · Berean Standard Bible
The most-quoted Bible passage on money is 1 Timothy 6:6-10, and it corrects a common misquote: money itself is not evil, but 'the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.' Paul teaches that 'godliness with contentment is great gain,' reminding us we brought nothing into the world and can take nothing out. It is a warning against letting the craving for wealth pierce your life with grief.
6Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.
7For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it.
8But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.
9Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
10For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
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Related passages
- The Parable of the Rich Fool — Luke 12:16-21
- The Secret of Being Content — Philippians 4:11-13
- The Rich Young Ruler — Mark 10:17-27
- God Loves a Cheerful Giver — 2 Corinthians 9:6-8