THE BIBLE'S VIEWPOINT -Money

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS

Use money in a way that has God's approval. (Luke 16:9)  It is wise to use money responsibly and honestly.  (Hebrews 13:18)   To avoid the burden of living beyond your means,  "let your way of life be free of the love of money." -HEBREWS 13:5.

Although the Bible does not condemn debt, it warns:  "The borrower  is a slave to the lender." (Proverbs 22:7)  Avoid impulse buying, because "all who are hasty surely head for poverty."  (Proverbs 21:5)  Instead, "set something aside according to [your] own means" and save money for what is important to you. - 1 CORINTHIANS 16:2. 

The Bible encourages us to "practice giving." (Luke 6:38)  People who want to please God have good reason to be generous, because "God loves a cheerful giver."  (2 CORINTHIANS 9:7)  Therefore, "do not forget to do good and to share what you have with others, for God is well-pleased with such sacrifices." -HEBREWS 13:16. 

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