Matthew 6:19-21 – Jesus emphasizes storing treasures in heaven, not on earth.
Matthew 6:24 / Luke 16:13 – Jesus teaches against serving both God and money (mammon).
Matthew 19:16-30 / Mark 10:17-31 / Luke 18:18-30 – Jesus tells a rich man to sell all he has, give to the poor, and follow Him.
Luke 12:13-21 – The Parable of the Rich Fool warns against greed.
Matthew 13:44-46 – Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to treasures worth sacrificing everything for.
Matthew 17:24-27 – Jesus miraculously provides money for the Temple Tax.
Parables Related to Money, Talents, and Stewardship:
Matthew 25:14-30 / Luke 19:11-27 – The Parable of the Talents (or Minas) teaches about wise use of resources and faithful stewardship.
Luke 16:1-13 – The Parable of the Shrewd Manager discusses cleverness in managing worldly wealth for eternal purposes.
Matthew 20:1-16 – The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard explores generosity and fairness in wages.
Luke 15:11-32 – The Parable of the Prodigal Son shows the consequences of squandering inheritance and the value of repentance.
Luke 14:28-33 – Jesus uses financial planning as a metaphor for considering the cost of discipleship.
Warnings Against Riches:
Luke 6:24 – Jesus pronounces “Woe to you who are rich…”
Matthew 19:23-24 / Mark 10:23-25 / Luke 18:24-25 – Jesus says it’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for the wealthy to enter the Kingdom of God.
Mark 12:41-44 / Luke 21:1-4 – Jesus commends a poor widow’s offering.
Matthew 23:23 – Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for prioritizing tithes over justice, mercy, and faithfulness.
Miscellaneous References:
Matthew 22:15-22 / Mark 12:13-17 / Luke 20:20-26 – Jesus teaches about paying taxes to Caesar and giving to God what is God’s.
Matthew 10:9-10 / Luke 9:3 – Jesus instructs disciples not to take money or possessions on their journey.
Luke 8:1-3 – Women support Jesus’ ministry financially.
John 12:1-8 / Mark 14:3-9 / Matthew 26:6-13 – Jesus defends the anointing at Bethany.
Luke 11:39-42 – Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for greed and neglecting justice.
