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Cindy Dec 29, 2023

🤔 What do U think #Christians ~ Is it ok to charge a fee/earn a living, for dispensing #Christian related activities, information etc?

Some of these #goodsandservices may include bible commentary #books , #sermons , clothing w/ #bible messages, #mentoring etc.

Did our lord #JesusChrist charge an entry fee for his #sermononthemount ? Did #prophetElijah require money from his successor #prophetElisha , for passing on his acquired #knowledge #experience #skills in the #propheticword & #ministry ?

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ChiaChatter Dec 29, 2023

@TrueBlue4THREE I am strongly on the side of Matthew and the others. At the same time, it is the obligation of the family of Christ to support those who "freely give" (which people tend to forget when preaching about how servants should serve "for free").

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Cindy

@ChiaChatter Apostle Paul was a special minister sent to the nations by Jesus himself. Paul had the godly jurisdiction to receive support on every level, from the churches he visited; Paul worked as a tent maker though, choosing to earn his own way versus receiving the provisions he was entitled to receive from churches.
In the old testament, God set some apart (Levites, prophets etc) for the spiritual edification of His people. Israel prospered ONLY when they supported God's special messengers.