“The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the servant of the lender.” – Proverbs 22:7
Bible Verses About Finances In Marriage
Proverbs 21:20 – Wise financial management leads to abundance.
“Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.” – Proverbs 21:20
1 Timothy 6:10 – The love of money can create issues in relationships.
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” – 1 Timothy 6:10
Matthew 6:24 – It highlights the importance of priorities in marriage.
“No one can serve two masters. For either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” – Matthew 6:24
Proverbs 3:9-10 – Honor God with your finances.
“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” – Proverbs 3:9-10
Malachi 3:10 – Test God with your giving.
“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.” – Malachi 3:10
Hebrews 13:5 – Keep your life free from the love of money.
“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.'” – Hebrews 13:5
Luke 14:28 – Count the cost before making decisions.
“For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?” – Luke 14:28
Proverbs 16:3 – Commit your work to the Lord.
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” – Proverbs 16:3
Philippians 4:19 – Trust in God for your needs.
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
Acts 20:35 – It is more blessed to give than to receive.
“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” – Acts 20:35
James 4:3 – Ask with the right motives.
“You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.” – James 4:3
Colossians 3:23 – Work hard for the Lord.
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” – Colossians 3:23
1 Corinthians 16:2 – Set aside money regularly.
“On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.” – 1 Corinthians 16:2
Matthew 25:21 – Faithfulness in little leads to more.
“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.'” – Matthew 25:21
Philippians 1:6 – Confidence in God’s work in us.
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6
Proverbs 10:22 – The blessing of the LORD makes rich.
“The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” – Proverbs 10:22
Proverbs 12:11 – Those who work hard will be fulfilled.
“Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.” – Proverbs 12:11
Ecclesiastes 5:10 – The pursuit of wealth can be unfulfilling.
“He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income. This also is vanity.” – Ecclesiastes 5:10
Romans 12:13 – Contribute to the needs of the saints.
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” – Romans 12:13
Proverbs 30:8-9 – A balanced approach to wealth.
“Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needed for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.” – Proverbs 30:8-9
2 Corinthians 9:6 – Giving generously leads to blessings.
“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” – 2 Corinthians 9:6
Proverbs 19:17 – Helping the poor is lending to the Lord.
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” – Proverbs 19:17
Romans 13:7 – Give respect and honor to whom it is due.
“Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.” – Romans 13:7
Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the kingdom of God.
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33
Proverbs 28:20 – A faithful man will abound in blessings.
“A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.” – Proverbs 28:20
Final Thoughts
Managing finances in marriage is more than just balancing a budget. It’s a matter of trust, unity, and mutual respect. We learn from scripture that being generous and wise with money also strengthens our relationship. As we navigate through our financial journey together, focusing on God’s guidance can lead us to fulfillment, both spiritually and materially.
Remember, communication is essential when dealing with finances. Opening up to one another allows us to share burdens and create solutions together. So, let’s commit to making God the center of our financial decisions.
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