7 Bible Verses about Frugality

and when they were satisfied, he said to his disciples, "Gather up the fragments that are left, so that nothing may be wasted."

And they all ate and were fully satisfied, and they took up of the fragments that remained, twelve basketfuls.

And all ate and were satisfied, and of the fragments that remained they gathered seven large basketfuls.

"True, Master," she answered, "but the dogs under the table do pick up the children's crumbs."

Some of those who were present said among themselves indignantly. "Why has the perfume been wasted like this?

That perfume could have been sold for more than one hundred and fifty dollars, and given to the poor."

Let him who stole steal no more, but let him work, and in honest industry toil with his hands, so that he may have something to give to the needy.