8 top Bible verses about money you need to see in this recession

Does the Bible say anything about money? Yes it does, plenty of times! and some of the things it says, will make you rethink how you have viewed money all your life and help you make money. 

While there are Bible verses that may shock you, these are some that will help you look at money in a new way, especially in this recession.

1. Acts 4:34

This verse of Acts reveals something interesting. There were no poor people among the Christians in the past. So if you were rich you gave out what you had, to help others.

2. Proverbs 10:4

This verse talks about poverty and its cause. Proverbs 10:4, says: "Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich."

3. Acts 8:20

Peter in this verse stated clearly some of the things that money cannot buy, one of them is the 'gift of God'.

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4. Luke 3:14

Extortion especially in the military or law enforcement is condemned in the Bible verse. The key word is be content with your pay.

5. Hebrews 13: 5

This Bible verse contains a promise, that many Christians hold on to. The opening says: "Let your way of life be free of the love of money, and be content with what you have," the rest says:

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6. Exodus 22:25

So how do you go about borrowing people money? Exodus 22:25 says: "If you lend money to my people, to the poor among you, you are not to act as a creditor to him; you shall not charge him interest."

7. Proverbs 13:11

While it is tempting to want to make money quickly, you might consider this bible verse and what it says about how to make money. Proverbs 13:11 says: "Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, but the one who gathers by labor increases it."

8. Revelation 3:17

If you feel you are rich, that you are financially okay, despite the economy, you should see what Revelation 3:17 says: "You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked."

It is quite interesting to see these verses and more about money in the Bible, very interesting!

Here is a video of the Nigerian finance minister speaking on the recession:

Source: Legit.ng