It’s not easy to follow the Bible’s advice on financial matters, but it’s the ultimate guide to radical generosity with timeless truths about topics like spending, investing, giving, debt, stewardship, contentment, greed and wealth. The Rich Fool’s articles on financial truth cover just some of the lessons God has to offer in more than 2,000 Bible verses on money and possessions.
There’s one significant difference between the prosperity gospel and what the Bible really says about material rewards. While the prosperity gospel encourages people to give more so that they can get (and spend) more, God really provides more so that we can give more. It’s a subtle but hugely important distinction that hinges on motivation and heart.
There are plenty of Bible verses on money, but the parable of the rich fool jumps out because of its relevance to how we structure our personal finances in 21st Century America. The parallel of the rich landowner in Luke 12 to our modern philosophy of wealth accumulation serves as a stern warning about the dangers of excess.