Should a Pastor, Pastor a Church for free

[Pastor Lorenzo Edwards]

Should a pastor that spends most of his time preaching and teaching get paid for what God has him to do? I know what the scriptures says about this, but would you pastor for free?

[Hezekiah Ben Israel]

you make no sense brother.

[YaaKov and Hadassah Terry]

Be nice Hezekiah, help the man see__Always remember Yesayahu 58:v9.when we all learn to control the yetzer harah...Stop pointing the finger at arrogant ignorance ( I am just as guilty sometimes)~Then' we will be able to SEE' clearly the Shekinah...You know that surly.
When idolatry is in the way of truth..people cannot see the truth (emet)..theirfore there is no Emunah.(faith & faithfulness)

[Prophet and Minister Gay Willis]

A Pastor should be blessed by his congregation for a number of reasons.
The saints of the church expect the Pastor to be available to them when they are in need. How can that happen if the Pastor is always on a job working so he can support his home and his church. How can you expect the Pastor to support you if you do not support him. How can you expect the Pastor to be there for you when you are not supporting him. Saints want everything free. The only thing free is salvation.The bible says in Proverbs that money is the answer to all things. The church does not run on your praises, it runs on money. The gas company, electric company and water company do not want to hear that your Pastor works for free and he does not have any money to pay the bills. So you tell me if he is preaching for free? If it is not you, somebody is paying for the church and it's up keep or you would not be able to attend your church. People who expect something for nothing are free loaders and God cannot bless that mess.

[YaaKov and Hadassah Terry]

Mrs. Willis writes: "God cannot bless that mess."

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See; that is the real problem G-d cannot endorse anything outside His absolutes...Back to Torah as a foundation I am thinking...See Rabbis do not preach They instead teach the absolutes and that my friends is done in reverence..I suggest the Book Meet the Rabbis' by Brad Young (Professor of biblical studies~ORU)That will help with reverence.

[Prophetess Laura Cecere]

@Gay Willis above -I agree sister ,that is a good word.Alot of Saints do want everything for Free except- when Its them doing the work or the sellin ,preaching etc...LOL Then,the price is double,right? And you are correct,our aptitude of attitude dictates our altitude,and many still wonder why they are walking on the ground? hmmmm
You are right when you say..God cant and wont Bless that Mess..
We are not of this world,but we ARE STILL in this world yall!
Blessings
Proph.Laura

[Prophetess Laura Cecere]

I agree sister ,that is a good word.Alot of Saints do want everything for Free except- when Its them doing the work or the sellin ,preaching etc...LOL Then,the price is double,right? And you are correct,our aptitude of attitude dictates our altitude,and many still wonder why they are walking on the ground? hmmmm
You are right when you say..God cant and wont Bless that Mess..
We are not of this world,but we ARE STILL in this world yall!

[Overseer/Pastor Ray A. Morris]

I do now. I started/founded the ministry nboc in 2003 and i dont recieve a weekly salary. I believe we are called to feed the sheep and not feed off the sheep! just my opinion.

[YaaKov and Hadassah Terry]

Mr. Morris writes "I believe we are called to feed the sheep and not feed off the sheep! just my opinion."

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Mazel Tov

[Hezekiah Ben Israel]

This is the true Preacher

1Timothy 3:1-8 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

Ecclesiastes 12:8-14 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Isaiah 8:16-20 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples. And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion. And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

Matthew 23:1-12 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

This is a true Preacher

[BruthaPharoah]

I JUST WANTED TO SHOW THAT pAUL DID FOR FREE IN HIS OWN HOME

act28:30And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,
31Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.

[YaaKov and Hadassah Terry]

Pharoah

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Shalom Paul was being 'Kept' if you will recall historical evidence. as well the basics of a Rabbi is to accept all who come to him for guidence.the Kingdom of G-d is the very essence within everyone that is being referenced a very base teaching in the Hebrew yeshiva's [ there was more than three hundred and eighty Yeshiva's or houses of learning in Yerushalayim at the time if memory serves me well ] Christ means manifestation or the manifestation of Good among the people...No pass the bucket stuff.

[Min. Jackson]

Hey brother if the words we use today, (such as wife, Jesus, God and Israel), make such a difference, how is it that Yerushalayim//// is now Jerusalem on all maps and has been for thousands of years. Is the whole world wrong? Has the wool been pulled over everyone's head except for the true Hebrews such as yourself?