goshen360:
13. Don’t you know that those who work in the temple get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar?
14. In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.[/b][/i]

JeSoul:

^hmm . . . haven't you kinda answered the question already?

As long as church funds are being discharged appropriately not only is there nothing wrong in paying pastors and other church employees, it is our obligation as the congregation to support them not only financially but spiritually and in other ways as well. Let us not let the abuse of this priviledge by some prevent us from doing what we ought to do.

JeSoul:

^hmm . . . haven't you kinda answered the question already?

As long as church funds are being discharged appropriately not only is there nothing wrong in paying pastors and other church employees, it is our obligation as the congregation to support them not only financially but spiritually and in other ways as well. Let us not let the abuse of this priviledge by some prevent us from doing what we ought to do.

goshen360:

1. I didn't answer the question. The highlighted is part of the bible verses quoted. One verse of scripture doesn't justify a christian practice. From the mouth of two or three witnesses, the truth shall be established. We cannot just sit on one verse of the bible or one chapter and make a teaching out of it. That will not be rightly dividing the word of truth.

2. Highlighted in red. There is nothing wrong in paying pastor but no Apostle received salary neither did Jesus our perfect example.

3. Highlighted in green. I think that is exactly what that bible verse or chapter is talking about.

4. Highlighted in Blue. The good and the bad are all mixed together.

jmoore:

you mean a pastor will work for the church and not get paid? How will he work efficiently if he cannot pay his rents, pay children school fees, provide food for his family or even travel to spread the gospel? sometimes I wonder if these kinds of topics are posted by christians.

start your own ministry

OmoPastor:

@ mr goshen360
i do not know what is going through your mind by bringing up this topic but i think you should take this my candid advise: start your own ministry and do not pay yourself or anyone that works with you and lets see how far you will go in winning the world for Jesus  

lilkech:

There are different kinds of jobs

WHITE COLLAR JOB

BLUE COLLAR JOB

BLACK COLLAR JOB

& introducing

HOLY COLLAR JOB

freshcvv:

Any pastor that works outside preaching SHOULD NEVER BE PAID SALARIES from the church purse.

stepo707:


I do hear this phrase everywhere "my ministry". who the hell authorised you to open a ministry?God is not an author of confusion.The church belongs to Christ as he is the head(Eph 5:23-25) and no one to any individual.Infact when you here any pastor saying that phrase,that man/woman must be a false prophet/pastor.
Its because everyone sees church as an avenue to quick money that's why there is so many conflicting doctrines.
Back to the topic, A pastor/preacher is no supposed to get any monthly salary.No where in the scripture where the apostles or disciples that went about preaching received a dime for preaching the gospel.When the Lord calls you,he will definitely provide for your needs but dont expect compensation in form of monthly salary for doing God's work.

OmoPastor:

I say it again and i put it to you mr. poster; if you think what you are saying is right, go start a new ministry and never pay yourself with all that might work with you and lets see how far you will go in winning the world for Jesus

emmatok:

Why get angry over a question,

Preachers and Pastors do not need any salaries.

They feed and live off TITHE AND OFFERING that is enough.

Why get angry over a question,

Preachers and Pastors do not need any salaries.

They feed and live off TITHE AND OFFERING that is enough.

DaShyGuy:

Spot on.
2 Thess. 3:8
New International Version (©1984)
"nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you

This was Apostle paul talking. Aside being an apostle (full time preacher), he was also a tent maker, to support himself.

OmoPastor:

I say it again and i put it to you mr. poster; if you think what you are saying is right, go start a new ministry and never pay yourself with all that might work with you and lets see how far you will go in winning the world for Jesus

larimo:

There is one principle I urge all Christians to abide by and that is: Pray SINCERELY to God to enlighten you about his own word and His work before making needless judgments or statements.

A lot of people are using the seemingly unpopular trend of 'having rich ministers' for their arguments.  Granted, in many corners, not all, there seem to be a lot of manipulation of naive individuals when it comes to tithes and offerings, however, we need to uncover the Bible for ourselves. Only lazy and stubborn Christians will choose not to read and study the Bible. No good preacher will tell you not to read the Bible. Only the Holy Spirit can give you the right interpretation of God's word. No one gets it right all the time, some of us held some doctrines in the past, but have today denounced them!

The Bible clearly says that there is nothing wrong to support ministers. Better still, we should support ministers. In today's church, this support has been structured into a salary scheme. Do they not need this support to continue in the ministry? They do. If the support from members fall, will their salaries or call it support not fall also? Surely it will. I agree that in some sectors, there have been abuses, but it doesnt change the truth that we should support God's servants.

The original poster said Jesus said 'freely you've received, freely give' but trhe same Lord Jesus in Luke 22 vs 35-36 said to them before he was arrested that: "Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered. He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one". Let's understand the Bible in context.  Have a blessed week everyone.