Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Quick Money?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Quick Money in the Bible
What does the Bible say about quick money? Browse 18 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Quick Money
- 1Proverbs 13:11
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. by labour: Heb. with the hand”
KJV - 2Proverbs 15:27
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”
KJV - 3Proverbs 20:21
“An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 21:5
“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 22:16
“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”
KJV - 6
- 7Proverbs 28:20
“A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. innocent: or, unpunished”
KJV - 8Proverbs 28:22
“He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. hasteth: or, hath and evil eye hasteth to be rich”
KJV - 9Ecclesiastes 5:10
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
KJV - 10Jeremiah 17:11
“As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool. sitteth: or, gathereth young which she hath not brought forth”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Quick Money? (10 Verses)
“Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. by labour: Heb. with the hand”
“He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.”
“An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed.”
“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.”
“He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.”
“Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.”
“A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. innocent: or, unpunished”
“He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. hasteth: or, hath and evil eye hasteth to be rich”
“He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”
“As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool. sitteth: or, gathereth young which she hath not brought forth”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Quick Money? (5 Verses)
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:”
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
“Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Quick Money
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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 quick money. 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 quick money 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 quick money 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 quick money needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about quick money 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 quick money, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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