15 Scriptures for Finding Financial Help in the Bible

1. Philippians 4:19 (NIV): "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

This verse reminds us that God is the ultimate provider, and in times of financial need, we can trust in His abundant resources to meet our requirements.

2. Proverbs 3:9-10 (NIV): "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine."

This verse emphasizes the importance of giving to God first and promises abundance as a result of our faithful stewardship.

3. Matthew 6:31-33 (NIV): "So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

In this verse, Jesus encourages us not to worry about material needs but to prioritize our relationship with God. He promises that God will provide for our necessities when we put Him first.

4. Psalm 37:25 (NIV): "I was young, and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread."

This verse assures us that God does not abandon the righteous, and He will provide for their needs.

5. Malachi 3:10 (NIV): "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 there will not be room enough to store it."

God invites us to test Him by faithfully tithing, promising that He will bless us abundantly in return.

6. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV): "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

This verse emphasizes the importance of giving with a generous and joyful heart, knowing that God appreciates a cheerful giver.

7. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NIV): "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way, they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life."

This passage encourages believers to shift their focus from wealth to God and encourages them to be generous and share their blessings with others.

8. Ecclesiastes 5:10 (NIV): "Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless."

This verse reminds us of the futility of pursuing wealth for its own sake and the importance of finding contentment in life.

9. Luke 12:15 (NIV): "Then he said to them, 'Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.'"

In this verse, Jesus warns against the dangers of greed and the misconception that life's value is measured solely by material possessions.

10. Proverbs 22:7 (NIV): "The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender."

This verse underscores the importance of managing debt wisely and avoiding becoming enslaved to financial obligations.

11. 1 Timothy 6:10 (NIV): "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs."

This verse cautions against placing the pursuit of wealth above all else and highlights the potential pitfalls that come with such an obsession.

12. Matthew 6:24 (NIV): "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."

Jesus teaches the importance of prioritizing our devotion to God over the pursuit of wealth, as serving both becomes a conflict of interest.

13. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV): "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

This verse encourages us to trust God in all aspects of life, including financial matters and promises His guidance when we submit to His will.

14. Hebrews 13:5 (NIV): "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'"

God's promise to never abandon us should remind us to find contentment in Him rather than in the pursuit of wealth.

15. Corinthians 8:9 (NIV): "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor so that you through his poverty might become rich."

This verse reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus and encourages a perspective shift toward true wealth through Christ.