Proverbs 13:11 – “Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.”

Let’s talk about money—real wealth—and what God has to say about it.

First off: Yes, God wants you to grow your money.
If He gave you a business, a talent, or a responsibility, then He’s already placed purpose in your hands. You’re called to add value to the world—and that includes how you handle finances.

But here’s the catch:
God doesn’t want wealth to grow faster than your ability to manage it.

Lottery Mentality vs. Kingdom Mentality

We’ve all heard the stories—people win the lottery or come into a big inheritance and blow through it like sand in the wind. A year later, they’re broke, stressed, and in worse shape than before.

Why?
Because they didn’t grow with the money.

You don’t just need more cash—you need more capacity.
That’s where Proverbs 13:11 kicks in:

“Whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.”

It’s not flashy.
It’s not overnight.
But it’s faithful.

What Does “Growing Wealth Biblically” Look Like?

Let’s break it down:

1. Earn Diligently

Work is a gift.
Build something with excellence.
Get paid for the value you bring, not just the time you put in.

2. Spend Wisely

Be honest: where does your money go?
Movies, gadgets, late-night Uber Eats… or mission work, community outreach, and family stability?
Your spending reveals your heart faster than your words do.

Check your bank statement.
It’s a spiritual mirror.

3. Give Cheerfully

Giving isn’t losing—it’s planting.
When you sow into Kingdom work, into people, and into purpose, God brings the return in ways you can’t always track in a spreadsheet.

Proverbs 28:8 reminds us not to exploit others financially.

“Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor amasses it for another…”
Translation? If you’re hoarding or gaining at someone else’s expense, it’s not really yours to keep.

Final Thought: Wealth with Wisdom

Growing wealth God’s way isn’t about stacking up cash.
It’s about becoming someone who can handle it.

So ask yourself:

• Am I managing money, or is it managing me?

• Am I growing slowly, steadily, and wisely—or chasing shortcuts and hoping for miracles?

God’s design is steady, faithful, and generous.
Grow little by little.
Earn honestly.
Give joyfully.
Spend with purpose.

Then, when the wealth comes—and it will—you’ll be ready to handle it with grace.

Wealth is a balance of earning diligently, spending wisely, and giving cheerfully. #ChristianBusiness #ChristianEntrepreneur Share on X