Bible Money Matters

Christian personal finance

Devotional: I Brought My Suitcase, Lord

For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. – 1 Timothy 6:7 The ancient Egyptians believed that in the afterlife they would continue the occupations they had on earth. So everything they needed for their occupations was placed in their tombs with their dead bodies. Their tombs also […]

Announcement: Sunday Devotionals with Jason Mitchener

Over the past few weeks I’ve been feeling a bit like I’ve been letting an important part of this blog suffer.  I haven’t really been posting very much about the Bible part of “Bible Money Matters”.  It’s easy to get caught up in material things, and worry about the things of this world.  Finances are […]

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: My God Will Supply

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 It can be difficult when times are hard to keep our chins up, and to remember just how much we have in Christ. This verse gives us a reminder of where our true riches are, and […]

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: What You Have

Keep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have. Hebrews 13:5 This verse is even more important when we’re going through tough economic times as we are today. People are worried about being able to pay rent, wondering if they’ll have enough for Christmas presents and trying to […]

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: I Am Ready

For I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances may be. I know now how to live when things are difficult and I know how to live when things are prosperous. In general and in particular I have learned the secret of eating well or going hungry of facing either plenty of poverty. I […]

During Hard Times: The Only Solid Reality Is The Word Of God

This morning, the week after the bailout package passed, the DOW dropped below 10,000 for the first time in quite a while. Sounds like the worst is yet to come, and the promise of the bailout package wasn’t enough to stabilize global markets, at least not right away. I’m not Catholic, but I had to […]

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Uncertain Times

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. 1 Timothy 6:17 During these uncertain times that we’re facing with our economy, it’s important […]

Are You Tithing Enough?

I‘m a relatively new Christian and have only begun tithing a full %10 of my gross income since the beginning of the year. This has been one of the best things that I’ve ever done and if you’re interested in the story of how I came around, read it here. But just the other day, […]

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Budgeting

On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come. 1 Corinthians 16:2 Setting aside some money and planning for the future are talked about many times in scripture. Planning ahead for things you need […]

Personal Finance Bible Verse of the Day: Rich Men

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. Mark 10:25 This verse talks about priorities, and loyalties. Where do your loyalties lie – with money or with God? Too often when you put all your focus on building […]