Health and Stewardship

How Should Christians Handle Money and Debt?

Scripture encourages careful financial planning, contentment, generosity, and caution about debt, teaching believers to be faithful stewards of resources rather than either greedy or careless with money.

Published 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-27

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Biblical explanation

Proverbs warns that “the borrower is servant to the lender” (), urging caution before taking on obligations that could compromise financial freedom or the ability to give generously. Paul teaches contentment as a discipline learned over time regardless of circumstances (), while also warning that “the love of money is the root of all evil” (), a warning against the attitude toward money rather than money itself. Faithful stewardship includes planning ahead, as the ant is commended for preparing in advance (), while also practicing generosity, since believers are called to give cheerfully rather than reluctantly (). Seeking sound financial counsel alongside these biblical principles can help apply them wisely to individual circumstances.

In brief

Proverbs warns that “the borrower is servant to the lender” (), urging caution before taking on obligations that could compromise financial freedom or the ability to give generously.

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Editorial note

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