Biblical Finance

The Bible offers a rich perspective on saving—both for emergencies and long-term goals such as retirement. While it doesn't directly mention modern financial concepts like "retirement accounts" or "emergency funds," it offers principles that provide guidance for godly stewardship.Saving Is a Mark of Wisdom Scripture consistently presents saving as an act of wisdom, not selfishness. Proverbs 21:20 says, “The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.” The wise person doesn’t consume all they have today—they think ahead, setting aside a portion for tomorrow. This principle is illustrated beautifully in Proverbs 6, where the ant…

The Bible doesn’t tell you which funds to buy or whether to use a Roth IRA. But it does provide rich wisdom for both the mindset behind investing and its practical execution. A biblically faithful investor seeks not only financial fruit, but also alignment with God’s purposes. The Investing Mindset: Heart, Stewardship, and Eternal Perspective Diversify Your Investments“Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.” – Ecclesiastes 11:2This is essentially an ancient endorsement of diversification. Because the future is uncertain, spreading out your investments reduces risk.Be Patient and Think Long-Term“Dishonest…

Budgeting isn’t just a modern financial tool—it’s a deeply biblical practice that reflects wisdom, responsibility, and faithfulness. While the Bible doesn’t use the word “budget” in the way we do today, it consistently speaks to the heart of budgeting: planning, managing, and stewarding resources well. In fact, budgeting is an essential expression of Christian stewardship—our call to manage everything God has entrusted to us for His glory. Our Role as Stewards of God's Resources At its core, stewardship is the belief that everything belongs to God—our time, talents, money, possessions, and even opportunities. Psalm 24:1 declares, “The earth is the…

Debt is an ever-present reality in modern life. From student loans to mortgages, credit cards to car payments, few people live entirely debt-free. For Christians seeking to live according to biblical principles, this raises an important question: What does the Bible say about debt? Debt In the Bible The Bible talks a great deal about debt in various forms. There are many examples and illustrations across Scripture that can help us paint a picture of how to think about debt. One of the first references to debt is in Exodus 22, just two chapters after the 10 Commandments were given, “If…

Retirement, in the modern sense, is a relatively new concept—stepping away from paid work to spend your later years in leisure. The Bible doesn’t speak directly about retirement the way we do today. There are no verses that lay out a formal age to stop working, no discussions about pension plans or travel goals. And yet, Scripture speaks profoundly to what it means to grow older, to transition into a new season, and to live each remaining day with purpose. You may have finished the rat race—early mornings, long meetings, pressing deadlines. But if you’re reading this, you haven’t finished…

For Christians who have accumulated wealth—whether through diligent work, wise planning, or God's providential blessings—the question is not merely how to manage it, but how to relate to it. Financial success can open doors to generosity, influence, and legacy. Yet it also presents a subtle spiritual challenge: Am I still trusting in God, or has my security quietly shifted to what I possess? Scripture does not condemn wealth, but it does repeatedly warn against the spiritual dangers of misplaced trust. Stewardship or Misplaced Faith? It can be spiritually challenging to discern where stewardship ends and misplaced trust begins. Wealth can…

Work is a central theme in the Bible, underscored from the very beginning of the scriptural narrative. The biblical principles of work are deeply intertwined with the theological understanding of human purpose, dignity, and relationship with God. This article explores these principles, examining how work is viewed through the lens of biblical teaching. The Lord God took man and placed him in the garden to... The concept of work started from the very beginning of the world. God did not finish all of the creation and then tell mankind that they should sit back and enjoy the views."The Lord God took…

Generosity and the act of giving is a fundamental aspect of Christianity. Giving is so important that it is featured in arguably the most recognized Bible verses in the world - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." Without that act of God's gift of generosity, we would not have the grace through which all people can be saved. Through this grace, we gain the freedom to live through Christ. With this freedom, we can generously share the joy we experience…

Stewardship is a fundamental concept in the Biblical view of money. Stewardship refers to our responsibility to care for the resources and gifts that God has given us. At its core, stewardship is about recognizing that everything we have belongs to God and using those resources wisely and faithfully to further His kingdom. Truly understanding the concept of stewardship can redefine how you think about your money and will lay a foundation for the other Biblical money management concepts. In this article, we'll explore what the Bible teaches us about stewardship and how we can apply those principles in our daily…