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Christian Living
7 answers, with the passages behind them
Our answers on Christian Living
What does the Bible say about getting rich, greed, and chasing money?
The Bible warns that greed and chasing money can enslave the heart, but it calls us to seek God first, work with integrity, live contentedly, and give generously.
- Luke 12:15–21 And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. So he thought to himself…
- Matthew 6:19–24 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where y…
- 1 Timothy 6:6–10 Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and be…
How should Christians prepare for emergencies—faith vs preparedness?
Christians can trust God wholeheartedly while also making sensible plans; preparedness becomes faithful when it is prayerful, humble, and focused on loving people.
- Matthew 6:25–34 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and…
- Proverbs 6:6–8 Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest.
How should Christians think about celebrity culture, gossip, and outrage cycles?
Christians can enjoy parts of pop culture, but we should refuse habits that train our hearts in envy, contempt, gossip, and anger instead of love, truth, and self-control.
- Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.
- Colossians 3:1–2 Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Is investing (or crypto) a form of gambling?
Investing isn’t inherently sinful, but it turns gambling-like when it’s fueled by greed, impulse, secrecy, or reckless risk instead of wise stewardship and self-control.
- Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.
Is gambling a sin? What biblical principles apply to gambling and betting?
The Bible doesn’t mention modern gambling directly, but it strongly warns against greed, loving money, and get-rich-quick desires, so gambling becomes sin when it feeds covetousness, harms stewardship, or enslaves the heart.
Is drinking alcohol a sin? What does the Bible teach about alcohol, moderation, and drunkenness?
Drinking alcohol is not automatically a sin in the Bible, but drunkenness is sin, and Christians are called to sobriety-minded self-control, wisdom, and love for others.
Are tattoos sinful? What does the Bible say about getting tattoos as a Christian?
Tattoos are not automatically sinful, but the Bible calls Christians to honor God with their bodies, examine motives, and make decisions in faith with a clear conscience.
Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.