@ron_willour@MikeWingerii Paul was collecting money from other churches to support him. Jesus even took money from ladies to do ministry. Imo itβs how God intends it. Pay the one ministering the word.
@ron_willour@MikeWingerii 1 Cor 9:14
"In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel".
It takes on average 20 hours to prepare a sermon. 20 hours to lead and counsel. Canβt do that well with a 50 hour job and raise a family imo
@MikeWingerii Making disciples, leading a church, and family can be stressful and time consuming. Iβve seen more healthy and successful churches when pastors are well cared for. As a church planter, not having to constantly worry about money has led to a greater capacity to lead imo.
@emzanotti Legacy requires long term investment.
Joy comes from serving. Putting others first.
New life is refreshing. Old folks with no kids or grandkids become selfish, bored, and miss out on
Society- without a future the old have nobody to care for them or pay for them.
@ericmetaxas No man is perfect. All men have evil. Heβs not wrong. Doesnβt fit your narratives. I would be careful calling him a Pharisee.
A Pharisee is someone who said salvation is by what you do.
Piper always teaches salvation is about faith in Christ alone.
Be careful
@MikeWingerii Look up the evangelist and band called Adams road. Their leader came out as a polygamist and is defending. So sad. He came out of Mormonism. Possibly why?