You may have very little wealth, or you may be very wealthy; wealth doesn’t determine your status in life. Even though we live in a world where people are obsessed with building wealth, there is still a large gap between the rich and the poor. This article will look at 21 helpful Bible verses about wealth and prosperity.
What does God say about wealth and prosperity?
When God says to sell all your possessions and give them to the poor, He’s not telling you to do it for yourself. He’s telling you to do it for Him. It’s not about what you get from it but what God receives. It’s about fulfilling your Father’s will and pleasing Him.
Jesus said that the least of these members of his body were more important than the greatest in the kingdom, so if you want to be truly rich in God, you’ll want to help those less fortunate than yourself.
God doesn’t want us all to be rich, but he does want us wealthy in our hearts. So the more we know about Jesus and how much he loves us, the more likely we are to reach out and help those less fortunate than ourselves because they have nothing left but everything they could ever need inside them when they need it most.
Bible verses about wealth and prosperity
Money is a big topic, with many misconceptions and very little good advice. This guide will help you understand how to handle money better in the future by reading through 21 Bible verses about wealth and prosperity.
Nehemiah 2:20 – God will grant us success.
I answered them by saying, “The God of heaven will give us success….”
Nehemiah 2:20
If we remain faithful to God, he will grant us success. God’s favor and blessing come as a result of our obedience to his commands.
The God of heaven is the source of all wealth and prosperity. He will bless us with success if we remain faithful to him. His favor and blessing come as a result of our obedience to his commands.
Job 22:21 – Submission to God will bring you prosperity.
“Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way, prosperity will come to you.”
Job 22:21
Submission to God will bring peace, but it will be peace with Him rather than peace with the world. It will also bring you prosperity, but not in the way the world thinks of prosperity.
It does not imply that everything will automatically go as you expect. Your life will not be without challenges.
God’s prosperity means that your soul will be built up and you will become more like Jesus every day. You will be wealthy in God’s things—love, joy, patience, kindness, and so on.
2 Chronicles 26:5 – Persevere in the process through perspiration and prayer.
“He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.”
2 Chronicles 26:5
In this season of life, what disciplined process is the Lord calling you to? Avoid the temptation to give up simply because it is difficult. Persevere in the process through perspiration and prayer.
You may appear to be going backward at first, but you will eventually make progress. The most difficult discipline may be relationship building. In the face of rejection, continue to initiate acceptance.
When you are offended, forgive and smile. Consistent investment in relationships fosters growth. Love and patience sowed into a soiled soul grow like money over time. Maintain your discipline.
Proverbs 3:9-10 – Invest in the Lord.
“Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.”
Proverbs 3:9-10 (NKJV)
Allow God to use your possessions for the work of the kingdom at all times. And the Father will shower you with blessings. According to the Bible, all tithes belong to the Lord and are not ours. It is sacred to the Lord.
The Bible also instructs us to bring the first fruits or the first portion. The first fruit speaks of priority; the first thing you have to give is to God. God says, “Put me first, and your barns will be full of plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.”
Our giving and time investment in God’s Kingdom and in His House is always a reflection of where we are in our relationship with Him.
Proverbs 28:25 – Wise, godly men put their faith in the Lord.
“Greed causes fighting; trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.”
Proverbs 28:25 (NLT)
By yielding and seeking peace, humility can put an end to any conflict. When a person is at peace with God and with themselves, they can easily overlook the offenses of others, forgive easily, and accept correction.
Wise, godly men put their faith in the Lord. They do not need to defend themselves because the Lord will protect them. They do not have to resent criticism, oppose others, or fight to advance.
The Lord rewards their faith by bestowing His power on them. The humble man who trusts in the Lord will always triumph over the proud man who trusts in himself. He will have peace and safety as the Lord rewards him for laying down his pride and relying solely on Him.
Psalms 35:27 – Those who are generous to others frequently see their generosity rewarded.
“Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favor my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, ‘Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.’”
Psalm 35:27 (KJV)
Those who are generous to others frequently see their generosity rewarded, especially during difficult times. Those who are greedy or stingy are frequently ignored during a crisis. God spiritually rewards those who acknowledge His ownership of all things and commit to using material resources to help others (Luke 6:38).
Proverbs 11:24-25 – God does not intend for us to keep everything.
“Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.”
Proverbs 11:24-25 (NLT)
God does not intend for us to keep everything He sends our way! We will distribute it liberally. We give to Him, He gives to us, and we keep giving it back to Him, knowing it is His anyway. “Give, and you will receive,” Jesus says.
Your gift will be pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. “The amount you give determines the amount you receive.”
Luke 6:38 – A kind man will always find help.
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”
Luke 6:38 (KJV)
This is said to be the reward for “giving” to the poor and needy, and the meaning is that a liberal man will find others liberal to him in dealing with them, and when he himself is in need.
A man who is himself kind to the poor – who has established that “character” – will find many people eager to help “him” abundantly when he is in need. He who is frugal, close, and stingy will find few or no supporters.
Deuteronomy 8:18 – We do not become wealthy by working extremely hard.
“And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.”
Deuteronomy 8:18 (NKJV)
There are numerous blessings in God’s Kingdom. As a result, seeking His Kingdom in perfect obedience to God’s word is a wise decision. We are all stewards of God’s wealth: “For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that we can take nothing out.” (See 1 Timothy 6:7).
We do not become wealthy by working extremely hard. We do not become wealthy because of our intelligence or hard work. We become wealthy because God blesses us. “It is (God) who gives (us) power to get wealth,” Moses repeatedly reminded Israel. 8:18 (Deuteronomy)
Proverbs 13:22 – Be an example.
“A good man leaves an inheritance [of moral stability and goodness] to his children’s children, and the wealth of the sinner [finds its way eventually] into the hands of the righteous, for whom it was laid up.”
Proverbs 13:2 (AMP)
As Christians, we should take financial stewardship seriously and not live in such a way that we spend every penny that comes our way in order to pass some on.
A legacy should include more than just money; it should also include examples of character and faith that are passed down. If you have neglected this, it is never too late to begin.
Proverbs 28:20 – Do it right.
“A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.”
Proverbs 28:20
Getting rich is not bad or unhealthy if done correctly and one is not obsessed with money. All of this world’s riches will fade. Only those who have Jesus are the richest of all.
Because Jesus will lavishly bless him even in times of scarcity.
Concentrate on being wealthy and true in all aspects of your life. Everything else will be given to you if you focus on Jesus, his love, and mercy. Concentrate on Jesus, not on worldly riches!
Bible Verses on Growth and Prosperity
There are many Bible verses on growth and prosperity. Below is a list of some of the most famous passages every Christian should study almost daily. They all go hand in hand, so it’s imperative to read them all out loud and ensure you fully understand what they say.
Philippians 4:19
And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
This verse is a promise from God that He will never abandon those who seek Him. He will meet our material, physical, and spiritual needs. One special meaning in this verse is also related to God’s desire to reward us for our efforts.
God delights in being even more generous to us than we are to Him when we are generous with our finances, talents, and time for God’s kingdom. We can never out-give God!
Malachi 3:10
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.
Malachi 3:10
Almost everyone has something, and he can part with a tenth of it. This means that everyone has access to the promise of Malachi 3:10.
God does not require our money. He simply wants us to grow a faith strong enough to trust him as we give it away. God must respond to our tithing by pouring out abundance on our households in order to pass the test he set for himself.
We must remember that we serve a God who claims that the stars and planets are nothing more than vapor in his breath. Your finances may be important to you, but they are not to God. Have faith in him. Try him out.
Joshua 1:8
Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Joshua 1:8
Loving God means appreciating his ways. Loving his ways is the same as living his ways. His ways are described in the Bible.
The only way to consistently live according to his ways is to meditate on his Word on a regular basis. God knows how he will bless us. No, we don’t. We must look to him for his plans, calling, and desires for our lives.
Whatever God thinks is best for us in terms of career, financial success, and relational prosperity is what we should want him to do.
2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8
God will reward us for doing what he has commanded. Paul says that God is “able” rather than “willing” because we have a responsibility to fulfill first.
God will reward us if we do so. So we have everything we need and are content with what we have.
We do not need to be concerned about losing what we have been given. We should not withhold giving because we are concerned about not having enough to meet our needs in the future.
Psalm 128:2
You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.
Psalm 128:2
You may be working hard and earning well, but you are unable to save as much as you would like. Though you are wise with your money, you have some wasteful expenditures.
God promises to stop the wasteful expenditures and wants to bless you so that you can enjoy the fruits of your labor. Building a house is more than just a physical structure; it represents the fact that your body is God’s house.
God is waiting for you to build a house for Him in your heart, and when you do, you will enjoy your own life. The Lord will be with you and will prosper everything for you.
Psalm 1:3
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
Psalm 1:3
A person who loves God and seeks his ways is like a tree near a stream. Only the trees near the stream will grow if there is little rain. The stream represents God’s ways and love for God.
The believer will still face winter, but faithfulness will bear fruit in due season. A healthy tree’s leaves will wither and fall off in the autumn. However, God promises faithful supernatural spiritual health.
The fruit will be available when it is in season. Abiding in this manner aligns one with God’s will so well that “whatever they do prospers.” It is a rare life in this world that is lived with such zeal, but we should strive for it.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
Trusting in the Lord as our true source of strength is part of being strong and courageous. In Joshua’s case, he didn’t have all the answers to the problems he faced. But he was advised to proceed anyway, acting in faith.
Like Joshua, we rarely have all of the answers to our personal problems. But God promises that if we seek His guidance, we will be successful.
God is all-knowing and all-powerful. He has the answers and the strength we require to face any challenge that comes our way. He was there for Joshua, and He will be there for us.
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.
2 Corinthians 8:9
Reject poverty in favor of a happy, prosperous life in Christ. Don’t see your job or business as a source of income, but rather as a means to bless others.
Your success is unquestionable. You have been brought into a life of abundance through Christ; recognize and enjoy your inheritance.
Zechariah 9:12
Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.
Zechariah 9:12
“Return to me, and I will restore double-fold blessing upon you,” says the Lord. So, return to the Lord, you prisoner of hope. “I want to deliver you and restore everything to you in double measure,”.
God always gives us twice as much as we give. He restores everything we have lost, in, He bestows new blessings on us, restoring everything in double measure. This blessing will come to you today.
Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Luke 6:38
Our stewardship to God includes everything we have been given and how we use it for the Lord and for the Lord’s work. We are stewards of our abilities, spiritual gifts, knowledge, money, and everything else that has been given to us.
However, giving grudgingly may benefit the recipient, but it does not put the giver in good standing with the Lord. It is preferable not to give than to give reluctantly.
Believers’ giving may cost us something, but just as God’s sending His Son was a measure of His love for the world (John 3:16), the believer should demonstrate his or her love for God by giving as well.
