7 Bible Verses about Frugality

And when the people were [all] full, Jesus said to His disciples, "Gather up the broken pieces that are left over so that nothing is wasted."

They all ate until they were full, then gathered up twelve baskets full of the remaining broken pieces.

They all ate until they were full; then gathered up seven baskets full of broken pieces which were left over.

But she answered Him, "Yes Lord, but even the dogs under the table eat the crumbs dropped by the children."

But some [of the disciples. See Matt. 26:8] were upset among themselves, saying, "What is the reason for wasting this perfume?

It might have been sold for a large sum of money and the money given to poor people. [Note: The amount indicated here was equivalent to days of a farm laborer's pay, or over $20,000 in 1994]. And they complained about her [doing this].

The person who has stolen must stop doing it; instead, he should work hard, doing something worthwhile with his own hands, so that he can have [money] to share with the person who needs it.