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Originally Posted by The Lemon
Well....let's start by examining what these scriptures DON'T say:
A. They do not say anything about MONEY
B. They do not say anything about TITHING
What they do is advocate some form of support to those who labor in the Gospel...I personally do not know ANYONE who is a true christian who would not want to help support the ministry.
Let's not forget verse 11 either, where Paul basically says he would rather "Put up with anything" then be an obsticle to the Good News"
Bottom line (Coming from a minister mind you); is that our AMERICANIZED way of "doing Church" is FAR different then in the Apostles day. With large buildings, expensive programs etc., etc., - they often do exactly the opposite of what Paul was talking about in this verse.
I don't think our brother on here was misrepresenting anything, nor did he say EVERY minister - I did not see any broad brushing going on here... it is a fact that not all pastors are choosen of the Good Shepherd - but are hirlings - that's not a stretch to say....it's a fact.
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This is true that it does not say money or tithe. However clearly those that are working full time in the gospel do need support.
The main thing though that I believe is being over looked in the first post and the part I really agree with is the emphasis on a Pastor to be the one and only man to call when there is a need. Some pastors do have to work. Some pastors might be out of town. We need to realize that if you are a Holy Ghost filled saint you have the anointing.
Every saint is called to be a priest unto God and therefore be a minister (servant). We need to train the saints, the body and encourage the to be ministers. That does not mean necessarily being a pastor or even a pulpit preacher...which I think we have more than enough but far less than enough street preachers.
but sadly my experience in Christiandom is you have two classes, the ministers and the sheeple.
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