WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT MONEY

• Proverbs 23:4-5 “Do not wear yourself out to get rich… cast a glance at riches, and they are gone.” • remind us not to place trust solely in material gain. • Ezekiel 7:19 “They will throw their silver into the streets… It will not satisfy their hunger.” • Meaning : In times of crisis, wealth without spiritual foundation holds no lasting value. Gold and Silver in Worship and Offerings Gold and silver play significant roles in acts of worship throughout the Bible, symbolizing offerings of gratitude, reverence, and devotion. • Exodus 25:1-3 “The Lord said to Moses, ‘Take for me a contribution… gold, silver, and bronze.’” • Context : Gold and silver offerings were central to the construction of the tabernacle, reflecting their use in service to God. • Matthew 2:11 “Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.” • Significance : The Wise Men’s gifts honored Jesus, showing that wealth can express deep reverence. • 1 Chronicles 29:7 “They gave for the service of the house of God… gold and silver for all the work.” • Application : Our resources should support God’s work, aligning wealth with eternal purposes. Purity, Refinement, and Spiritual Testing Gold and silver also symbolize spiritual refinement , teaching that trials purify our faith and strengthen character. • Malachi 3:3 “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver… he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver.” • Meaning : As gold is refined in fire, so believers are purified through trials to reflect God’s character. • Job23:10 “But He knows the way that I take; when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” • Lesson : Faith refined by challenges produces spiritual growth and resilience. Application Today : Earthly wealth is temporary and unreliable. Financial markets today