7 Bible Verses about Frugality

When all were fully satisfied, He said to His disciples, "Gather up the broken portions that remain over, so that nothing be lost."

So all ate, and were fully satisfied. The broken portions that remained over they gathered up, filling twelve baskets.

And they all ate and were satisfied. The broken portions that remained over they took up--seven full hampers.

"True, Sir," she replied, "and yet the dogs under the table eat the children's scraps."

But there were some who said indignantly among themselves, "Why has the ointment been thus wasted?

For that ointment might have been sold for fifteen pounds or more, and the money have been given to the poor." And they were exceedingly angry with her.

He who has been a thief must steal no more, but, instead of that, should work with his own hands in honest industry, so that he may have something of which he can give the needy a share.