Obey them that have the rule over you

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

I agree to a point here. But here is a thought for consideration - what about this scripture?

Matt. 7:21-23
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

These are people who did great works in the name of the Lord, obviously with great power and authority, yet the Lord says unto them - depart from me, I never knew you?

How do you reconcile this scripture with your bolded statement above?

Everything must be judged by the Word. The Didache says to receive prophets ... unless they ask for some money. lol

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Everything must be judged by the Word. The Didache says to receive prophets ... unless they ask for some money. lol

LOL... I wouldn't begrudge giving to those who are truly laboring in the gospel, and don't. We give where there are needs that need to be met, wherever they are. It gives us great joy to give.

There is not a modern day minister that I know of who has not - at least at one point in their ministry - asked for money. Do you know of one? Lol

We don't find record of Paul raising money for his missionary trips, but we do see him writing of the need of the persecuted saints in Jerusalem for which he took up a collection for to bring to them.