The NFT craze has created a digital Wild West where pixelated apes sell for millions and artists mint blockchain certificates for everything from tweets to memes. Non-fungible tokens promised to revolutionize digital ownership and create new revenue streams for creators, but they’ve also spawned pump-and-dump schemes, environmental concerns, and questions about what we’re actually buying when we purchase a digital asset that anyone can still screenshot.
Scripture doesn’t specifically address blockchain technology or digital ownership, but it has plenty to say about the underlying principles at play: honest business practices, the value of creative work, stewardship of resources, and avoiding speculative bubbles driven by greed rather than genuine value. The Bible’s wisdom about integrity in commerce, fair dealing, and not taking advantage of others applies directly to the NFT marketplace.
Whether you’re an artist considering minting NFTs, an investor evaluating digital assets, or someone trying to understand this new technology through a biblical lens, these verses offer guidance for navigating the ethical complexities of digital ownership. The goal isn’t to condemn new technology, but to approach it with the wisdom and integrity that Scripture consistently demands in all our business dealings.
Bible Verses About NFTs and Digital Asset Ethics
1. Proverbs 11:1 – The Lord Detests Dishonest Scales
The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.
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2. Leviticus 19:35-36 – Use Honest Scales and Honest Weights
Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or quantity. Use honest scales and honest weights, an honest ephah and an honest hin. I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt.
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3. Proverbs 20:10 – Differing Weights and Differing Measures
Differing weights and differing measures—the Lord detests them both.
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4. Exodus 20:15 – You Shall Not Steal
You shall not steal.
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5. Ephesians 4:28 – Anyone Who Has Been Stealing Must Steal No Longer
Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
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6. 1 Timothy 5:18 – The Worker Deserves His Wages
For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”
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7. Colossians 3:23 – Work at It with All Your Heart
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.
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8. Proverbs 16:11 – Honest Scales and Balances Belong to the Lord
Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
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9. Matthew 7:12 – Do to Others What You Would Have Them Do to You
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
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10. Proverbs 13:11 – Wealth From Get-Rich-Quick Schemes Quickly Disappears
Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time.
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11. 1 Corinthians 10:31 – Do It All for the Glory of God
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
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12. Romans 13:10 – Love Does No Harm to a Neighbor
Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
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13. Proverbs 21:6 – A Fortune Made by a Lying Tongue
A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.
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14. Deuteronomy 25:13-15 – Do Not Have Two Differing Weights
Do not have two differing weights in your bag—one heavy, one light. Do not have two differing measures in your house—one large, one small. You must have accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
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15. 1 Peter 4:10 – Each of You Should Use Whatever Gift You Have
Each of you should use whatever gift you have to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
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16. Proverbs 28:8 – Whoever Increases Wealth by Taking Interest
Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
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17. Luke 3:14 – Don’t Extort Money and Don’t Accuse People Falsely
Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” He replied, “Don’t extort money and don’t accuse people falsely—be content with your pay.”
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18. Genesis 1:27 – So God Created Mankind in His Own Image
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
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19. Exodus 31:3-5 – I Have Filled Him with the Spirit of God
And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.
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20. 2 Thessalonians 3:10 – The One Who Is Unwilling to Work Shall Not Eat
For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”
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21. Proverbs 31:31 – Honor Her for All That Her Hands Have Done
Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
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22. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 – Make It Your Ambition to Lead a Quiet Life
And to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
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23. Luke 16:10 – Whoever Can Be Trusted with Very Little
Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
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24. Proverbs 14:23 – All Hard Work Brings a Profit
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
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25. Romans 12:17 – Be Careful to Do What Is Right
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
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26. Micah 6:8 – What Does the Lord Require of You?
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
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27. Proverbs 22:1 – A Good Name Is More Desirable Than Great Riches
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
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28. 1 Corinthians 6:12 – I Have the Right to Do Anything
“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything.
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29. Galatians 6:7 – Do Not Be Deceived
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A person reaps what they sow.
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30. Proverbs 27:1 – Do Not Boast About Tomorrow
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.
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31. 1 Timothy 6:10 – The Love of Money Is a Root of All Kinds of Evil
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
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32. James 5:4 – The Wages You Failed to Pay Are Crying Out
Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty.
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33. Psalm 24:1 – The Earth Is the Lord’s
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.
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34. 2 Corinthians 8:21 – We Want to Do What Is Right
For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.
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35. Matthew 25:21 – Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
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Our Thoughts on What the Bible Says About NFTs and Digital Asset Ethics
Scripture’s emphasis on honest weights and measures directly applies to the NFT marketplace, where value determination can be manipulated and artificial scarcity created through technological means. The Bible’s consistent message about fair dealing and not taking advantage of others challenges some common NFT practices, from pump-and-dump schemes to selling essentially worthless digital certificates at inflated prices.
What’s particularly relevant is how Scripture values creative work and intellectual property. God is portrayed as the ultimate creator, and humans are made in His image with creative abilities that deserve recognition and fair compensation. NFTs can potentially serve this biblical principle by helping artists monetize digital work and maintain ownership rights. However, the technology must be used ethically, not as a vehicle for speculation divorced from actual creative value.
The Bible also emphasizes stewardship of resources and avoiding waste. The environmental impact of blockchain technology raises legitimate stewardship concerns that Christians should consider. When evaluating NFTs, we should ask whether they’re genuinely serving creators and consumers or just creating artificial markets driven by speculation. The biblical approach would prioritize supporting genuine artistic work and fair compensation over participating in speculative bubbles that ultimately harm participants and waste resources.
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father, as I navigate this new world of digital assets and NFTs, I ask for wisdom to discern between genuine opportunities and speculative schemes. Help me to approach these technologies with the same integrity and ethical standards You require in all my business dealings.
If I’m an artist considering NFTs, guide me to use this technology in ways that honor the creative gifts You’ve given me while fairly serving those who purchase my work. Help me to create genuine value rather than participating in artificial scarcity or misleading marketing practices.
If I’m considering investing in digital assets, give me discernment to recognize real value versus hype-driven speculation. Protect me from greed and the temptation to get rich quickly through technologies I don’t fully understand.
Help me to consider the broader impact of my choices, including environmental stewardship and the effect on others in the marketplace. May my participation in any digital asset markets reflect Your values of honesty, fairness, and genuine service to others.
Keep my priorities straight, remembering that no technology or investment strategy can replace my dependence on You for security and provision. Whether digital assets succeed or fail, help me to remain faithful in using whatever resources You provide for Your glory and the good of others.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Evang. Anabelle Thompson is the founder of Believers Refuge, a Scripture-based resource that helps Christians to find biblical guidance for life’s challenges.
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