Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Insurance?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Insurance in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about insurance. This collection of 16 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Insurance
- 1Deuteronomy 15:7
“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”
KJV - 2Proverbs 10:15
“The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.”
KJV - 3Proverbs 13:22
“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 15:22
“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 24:27
“Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.”
KJV - 6Proverbs 27:23
“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. look: Heb. set thy heart”
KJV - 7Proverbs 30:24
“There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: exceeding: Heb. wise, made wise”
KJV - 8Ecclesiastes 7:12
“For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. defence: Heb. shadow”
KJV - 9Ecclesiastes 11:1
“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. upon: Heb. upon the face of the waters”
KJV - 10Matthew 6:34
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
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Subtopics of Insurance
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Insurance? (9 Verses)
“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”
“The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.”
“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”
“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.”
“Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.”
“Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. look: Heb. set thy heart”
“There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: exceeding: Heb. wise, made wise”
“For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. defence: Heb. shadow”
“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. upon: Heb. upon the face of the waters”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Insurance? (5 Verses)
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
“And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?”
“For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?”
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”
“Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell , and get gain :”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Insurance
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about insurance. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about insurance and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about insurance is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on insurance needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about insurance with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about insurance, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Insurance?
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