Inspirational Quotations
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Budgeting

There are many inspirational quotations and famous sayings about money. In fact, the Bible has much to say on the topic, including budgeting. The Bible specifically instructs us to budget and gives us consequences for not budgeting. There is also direction on how to budget. I would encourage you to meditate on these verses.

Proverbs 6:6-8
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. (NIV)

Proverbs 21:5
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. (NIV)

Proverbs 22:3
A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. (NIV)

Proverbs 24:3-4
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. (NIV)

Proverbs 25:28
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control. (NIV)

Proverbs 27:12
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. (NIV)

Proverbs 27:23
Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; (NIV)

Luke 14:28-30
Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, `This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.' (NIV)

1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. (NIV)