12 things the Bible says about the love for money

1 Timothy 6:6–8

"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that."

1 Timothy 6:10

"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil."

1 Timothy 6:17

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.

Luke 3:14

"… be content with your pay."

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Psalm 62:10

" ..if riches increase, do not set your heart on them."

Ecclesiastes 5:10

"Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless."

Proverbs 11:4

"Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death."

Proverbs 11:28

"He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf."

Proverbs 23:4

"Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness."

Matthew 6:24

"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."

1 John 2:15–17

"Do not love the world nor the things in the world If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life is not from the Father but is from the world. The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever."

Luke 12:34

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."