Frugality

“So Elijah did what the LORD had told him, and he went and lived by the Brook of Cherith, east of the Jordan.”

“The ravens would bring him bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he would drink from the brook.”

“So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.””

“A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.”

“A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.”

“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.”

“He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.”

“Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.”