Bible Verses about “budgeting”
The Bible contains 33 verses about budgeting across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
“Don't love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father's love isn't in him.”
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn't the Father's, but is the world's.”
“The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God's will remains forever.”
“for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
“but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves don't break through and steal;”
“"Don't lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal;”
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”
“The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.”
“For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn't first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?”
“Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:”
“that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;”
“Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise;”
“Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;”
“laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.”
“which having no chief, overseer, or ruler,”
“provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.”
“There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.”
“Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”
“Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.”
“Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds:”
“Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.”
“Or perhaps, when he has laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, everyone who sees begins to mock him,”
“saying, 'This man began to build, and wasn't able to finish.'”
“The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.”
“Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.”
“Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they be found faithful.”
“On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.”
“There will be plenty of goats' milk for your food, for your family's food, and for the nourishment of your servant girls.”
“for riches are not forever, nor does even the crown endure to all generations.”
“The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats are the price of a field.”
“The silver is mine, and the gold is mine,' says Yahweh of Armies.”
“The hay is removed, and the new growth appears, the grasses of the hills are gathered in.”