What the Bible Actually Says About Money: 31 Meditations

The Bible has over two thousand verses about money, but let’s start with thirty-one.

Most people have strong opinions about money, but admit they rarely study Bible verses on it.

You owe it to yourself to take a few minutes each day for a month to discover firsthand what the Bible actually teaches about money. Fasten your seatbelt, and enjoy the ride!

Scott Morton is an International Funding Coach for The Navigators. He has served in Collegiate Ministry, Metro Discipling, as Director of Staff Funding, as US Vice President of Development, and in discipleship of young business leaders.

Author: Scott Morton

Praise for What the Bible Actually Says about Money:

“One of my favorite books to give away to ministry partners is your devotional on money.  It freed me up in my own personal giving.”  – Polly from Colorado

“What the Bible Actually Says about Money is short, easy to get through chapters. I have never run across anything like it. I also like including background detail to New Testament times.”–Business Leader in Ontario, Canada

"THANK YOU very much for the wonderful book you wrote. It is fantastic--really helpful and practical. We will be using it and giving some as gifts." A Minnesota Church Leader

“ I will take up your challenge. Time for me to re-think (my view of money) and see it in a new light.”   -Minnesota

 “I am enjoying your new book I had never thought of how Jesus lived by getting donations from the women.” –Minnesota

 “This book is a winner! Thank you for helping me answer questions that come up in my small group and among my fellow elders at church. It’s clear. Short. To the point. And each chapter ends in a prayer. Love it!” -Virginia

 “ I am on Day Three of the 31 Day Adventure! I am praying about using it as a part of my men’s Saturday morning study group.” -Minnesota

 “I read it and I was humbled and helped by what you wrote beyond words. It really ministered to me!” -Wisconsin

 "What The Bible Says About Money devotional. It is a great study - I read it in entirety rather than a day-at-a-time. I have ordered copies for my pastor as well as people in my Bible Study group." -Minnesota

 "The two chapters that have struck me are: 1) confessing worry and 2) secretly desiring to be rich."   --From V, a Grad Student in the Middle East

"I had to pause on Day Three and work through my views and attitudes.  It was not reasonable to read one of these each day and give it the attention I knew the Spirit would desire.  So I ended up pausing on Day Three until recently.  I have resumed, but will probably end up on a pace of two meditations a week.  I want to give each chapter the attention it deserves.These meditations on money are well done, a pleasure to read and to think about." --A Wisconsin medical professional

"We visited our daughter in Texas last October, and took along What the Bible Actually Says about Money (31 Meditations). We read chapters at dinner time, and it prompted some good discussion.  When I finished one chapter, my granddaughter(11 years old) actually clapped! We visited them again this month and they had a copy in their kitchen. On DAY 27, I sensed God's admonition for my giving. I admitted that there is room in my heart to pursue recognition from others and try to impress others by my giving. This chapter helped me to seek the Father and pursue heavenly reward first. Also, the reading for each day is short but deep. Taking a single topic a day, it is easy to share what I learned with others, for me my wife! --Japan believer

“Appreciate your investment in this book.  It’s biblically grounded, application oriented and short enough for busy younger people (30’s) to say, ‘Okay, I’ll read it.’” --Pastor of a growing church in Iowa

"I'm writing to thank you so much for the precious gift of the book "What the Bible actually Says About Money" which was given to me yesterday in our Navigator's MPD meeting in Jos, Nigeria. Thank God for your life and how the Lord has opened the scriptures to you in such a clear but accurate manner. This book is timely and relevant for my life and ministry. I've had difficulty interpreting some of these profound truths I discovered in this book, but thank you for coming through for me..." -Malachi, Master of Divinity Student in Nigeria

"I met “M” last at the Biblical Funding Training school in Jos [Nigeria] last week. After reading some of the chapters of What the Bible Actually Says about Money,he could not stop raving about it.  He is a passionate seminary student who is concerned about the correct teaching of the Gord of God in churches across Africa." -Emeka (Lagos Gospel Worker)

A recent note from a Cameroon mission leader got our attention. In Cameroon there is little teaching about handling money. What is taught comes mainly from the pulpits and it is “Tithe, tithe, tithe!” This veteran mission leader simply said: "I love this book."

“Great insights, Scott. I've learned so many administrative, management, leadership, and people skills through my journey in support raising from your teaching, including What the Bible Actually Says about Money. [...] Those include: 1) It's okay to say "No" when others ask for a favor--like driving them to the airport! 2) I need to plan time for my own growth and development--reading books, listening to podcasts, etc. 3) Discipline myself to keep good notes on donors. Keep good records and hold onto them.” -Veteran Gospel Leader in Texas