History of Tithes in the Church

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Originally Posted by Tithesmeister

Just a reminder to Brother Blume and Good Samaritan. There is a question in this post that I don’t believe either of you answered.

Once again,

Did Paul teach the elders in plain language to work with their hands and support the weak in the church?

He clearly said he did that because the Corinthians were so carnal that they would otherwise complain about it. So he said he abrogated that right of his. Read the context.

In verses 1-11 he said it was his right to receive income. In verse 12 he said BUT....

1 Corinthians 9:12
(12).. If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

He said that they would have hindered the gospel and complained about him seeking money alone, just like this thread seems to be repeating by those who feel a minister should not live of the gospel as Paul clearly taught.

It is not about apostles only. Look at the context:

1 Corinthians 9:14
(14).. Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.


They who preach the gospel.