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NASB | 1 Timothy 5:17 ¶ The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 5:17 ¶ The elders who perform their leadership duties well are to be considered worthy of double honor (financial support), especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching [the word of God concerning eternal salvation through Christ]. |
Bible Question: My Pastor tells us every Sunday what the "budget" is for the week. At the end of service he tells us it wasn't met- and keeps asking for more money. He says that he guesses if we don't meet the budget he won't get paid for the week? Isn't this wrong of him to be saying. Sorry so long not sure how to shorten it!! |
Bible Answer: Churches should not HAVE TO BEG. 'It's unfortunate that so many churches feel they must squeeze money out of people in the name of stewardship. Churches think they must beg and plead and hit folks over the head to get their offering. They offer chicken dinners and fashion shows in order to squeeze out the last drop. They can barely break even because their congregation is so reluctant to give. This shows that something is drastically wrong in the heart. Something is wrong when we don't give money, time, or service to the God who has been so good to us. 'In my ministry, I have committed to teach and preach about stewardship, not squeeze money out of people. But the reality is that unless the church members understand they are stewards of God’s kingdom, the ministry of the kingdom greatly suffers. Stewardship is a matter of the heart.' --Dr. Tony Evans ____________________ http://www.oneplace.com/Ministries/The_Alternative |