Money Matters
April is Financial Literacy Month.
And while the world is busy teaching budgeting apps, credit scores, and investment strategies… the Bible has already been teaching us how to handle money all along.
In fact, Scripture contains over 2,000 verses about money and possessions.
That’s not by accident.
God knew money would be one of the greatest tests of our hearts.
Because money isn’t just about what we have…
it’s about what has us.
We live in a culture that constantly whispers:
Get more.
Upgrade everything.
Spend now.
Worry later.
A bigger house.
The latest phone.
A $3,500 bag…
…but somehow, not even $35 in savings.
If we follow culture’s lead, we won’t just be broke—we’ll develop a completely unhealthy relationship with money.
That’s why we need a different standard.
A better one.
A biblical one.
What Does the Bible Say About Money?
1. Money will never satisfy you
Ecclesiastes 5:10 reminds us:
“Whoever loves money never has enough…”
If money is your goal, you will always feel behind.
2. God is the source of your ability to earn
Deuteronomy 8:18 says:
“It is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth.”
Your job is not your source.
Your skills are not your source.
God is.
3. You cannot serve both God and money
Matthew 6:24 makes it plain:
“You cannot serve God and money.”
One will always take first place.
4. Greed will cost you more than money
Proverbs 15:27 tells us:
“Whoever is greedy troubles his own household…”
Greed doesn’t just affect your wallet—it affects your home.
5. Dishonest gain never lasts
Proverbs 13:11 says:
“Dishonest money dwindles away…”
God blesses what is built the right way.
6. Plan, save, and be diligent
Proverbs 21:5:
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit…”
And even the ants show us wisdom:
Proverbs 30:25 — they store up in seasons of abundance.
7. Honor God first with your giving
2 Corinthians 9:6–8 reminds us:
God loves a cheerful giver.
Tithing isn’t about God needing your money.
It’s about reminding your heart:
“Everything I have belongs to Him.”
Let’s Be Clear…
This isn’t about becoming rich.
This is about becoming responsible.
God calls us to:
Earn honestly
Spend wisely
Save intentionally
Give generously
Avoid unnecessary debt
And yes—pay what we owe (James 5:4–6).
We don’t own anything.
We manage what God has placed in our hands.
And how we manage it?
That matters.
Because money is not just a resource…
It’s a test.
I’m not a financial expert.
But I do know this:
When the Bible becomes our financial guide,
we stop chasing money…
and start stewarding it.
We stop drowning in debt…
and start walking in discipline.
We stop living pressured…
and start living purposeful.
God didn’t warn us about money because He wanted to restrict us—
He warned us because He wanted to protect us.
Let this be our prayer as we enter Financial Literacy Month—and for the days to come.
Jesus,
In our current financial situations, give us wisdom to handle what You’ve placed in our hands.
Forgive us for the times we have mismanaged what You entrusted to us. Teach us to steward our finances in a way that honors You.
Help us to make decisions that lead to freedom, not bondage… purpose, not pressure… and obedience, not impulse.
Remind us that You are our provider.
We trust You—not money.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Money is a tool—
but if you’re not careful, it will try to become your master.
Choose wisely who sits on the throne of your life.
Share this with someone who wants financial freedom—God’s way.