“For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” – 1 Timothy 6:10
Bible Verses About Greed And Money
Genesis 1:29 – God provided us with everything we need for nourishment.
“Then God said, ‘I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.'” – Genesis 1:29
Exodus 20:17 – We should not covet what belongs to others.
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” – Exodus 20:17
Proverbs 11:28 – Trust in the Lord, not in riches.
“Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.” – Proverbs 11:28
Proverbs 15:27 – Greed can lead to destruction.
“The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.” – Proverbs 15:27
Proverbs 22:1 – A good name is more valuable than riches.
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” – Proverbs 22:1
Ecclesiastes 5:10 – Money does not satisfy.
“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.” – Ecclesiastes 5:10
Luke 12:15 – Watch out for greed.
“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
1 Timothy 6:9-10 – The dangers of pursuing wealth.
“Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.” – 1 Timothy 6:9-10
Hebrews 13:5 – Keep your life free from love of money.
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'” – Hebrews 13:5
Matthew 6:24 – You cannot serve both God and money.
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” – Matthew 6:24
James 5:1-3 – Warning to the rich oppressors.
“Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes.” – James 5:1-3
Mark 10:23-25 – Difficulties for the wealthy in entering heaven.
“Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, ‘How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!'” – Mark 10:23
Colossians 3:5 – Put to death greed as idolatry.
“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.” – Colossians 3:5
Psalm 37:16 – Little is better than great riches.
“Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked.” – Psalm 37:16
Proverbs 28:25 – The greedy stir up conflict.
“The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.” – Proverbs 28:25
Isaiah 33:15 – The benefits of honesty over greed.
“The one who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects gain from extortion and keeps his hand from accepting bribes who stops his ears against plots of murder and shuts his eyes against contemplating evil.” – Isaiah 33:15
Micah 6:10-12 – The wickedness of merchants.
“Am I still to forget your ill-gotten treasures, you wicked house, and the short ephah, which is accursed? Shall I acquit someone with dishonest scales, with a bag of false weights?” – Micah 6:10-11
Philippians 4:19 – God will meet our needs.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
Job 31:24-25 – Trust in wealth may lead to downfall.
“If I have put my trust in gold or said to pure gold, ‘You are my security;’ if I have rejoiced over my great wealth, the fortune my hands had gained…” – Job 31:24-25
Proverbs 23:4-5 – Do not wear yourself out to get rich.
“Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.” – Proverbs 23:4-5
2 Corinthians 9:7 – Give cheerfully, not reluctantly.
“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
Luke 16:9 – Use worldly wealth to gain friends for eternity.
“I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.” – Luke 16:9
Romans 13:8 – Owe nothing to anyone except love.
“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” – Romans 13:8
Luke 6:38 – Give, and it will be given back to you.
“Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over will be poured into your lap.” – Luke 6:38
Final Thoughts
Reflecting on these verses about greed and money, I realize how vital it is for us to monitor our attitudes toward wealth. It reminds us to focus on what truly matters in life: our relationships, generosity, and faith. The more we chase material possessions, the more we lose sight of what God has in store for us. Instead, we should aim to be good stewards of our resources and give joyfully.
Let’s encourage one another to cultivate a spirit of contentment and generosity. By doing so, we can counter the feelings of greed that sometimes arise within us.
I encourage you to explore more about what the Bible says. You might find insights on topics like discipline or community, which can help guide our understanding of money and greed in our lives.