What Does the Bible Say About Not Good To Take Childrens Bread And Give To Dogs?
Scripture reveals that God calls His people to care for their own family first, while remaining open to extending grace even to those beyond the immediate household.
Scripture on Not Good To Take Childrens Bread And Give To Dogs
Matthew 15:26
New Testament
"He replied, 'It is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to the dogs.'"
Matthew 15:27-28
New Testament
"The woman said, 'Yes it is, Lord. Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table.' Then Jesus said to her, 'Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.' And her daughter was healed at that very hour."
Mark 7:27-29
New Testament
"First let the children eat all they want,' he told her, 'for it is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to the dogs.' 'Master,' she replied, 'even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs.' Then he told her, 'For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter.'"
Romans 15:25-27
New Testament
"Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord's people there. For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord's people in Jerusalem. They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews' spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings."
1 Timothy 5:8
New Testament
"Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."
The Bottom Line
Provision begins at home—but it never stops there, because faith means recognizing God's abundance extends to anyone He calls us to help.
Try Today
Identify one family member whose need you've been putting off addressing, and take one concrete step today to help meet it.
Prayer
Jesus taught us to ask the Father for daily bread (Matthew 6:11), recognizing both His provision and our responsibility to share it wisely.
Father, You've given me responsibility for those You've placed in my life—my family, my household. Forgive me for times I've neglected them while giving elsewhere, or held back from helping those beyond my home when I had the means. Help me see priorities clearly: to love and provide for those closest to me, while staying tender to Your Spirit when You call me to extend grace further. Give me wisdom to balance these calls. I want to be faithful both at my table and at my door. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read Matthew 15:21-39 to see the full encounter and how Jesus tests and honors the woman's faith.
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