Why I preach without pay?

Truth for Today Chaos

1.    Paul says to pay the pastor

2.       “If we have sown spiritual things among you, is it too much if we reap material things from you?” (1 Cor. 9:11, ESV),

3.       “the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel” (1 Cor. 9:14), and,

4.       “One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches” (Gal. 6:6).

2. Paul states he work without pay at times.

Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ . . . I have made no use of any of these rights, nor am I writing these things to secure any such provision . . . What then is my reward? That in my preaching I may present the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel (1 Cor. 9:15–18).

Why?

From an article by Les Bridgeman he states four reasons for being self-sufficient for himself.

The Apostle Paul’s Income: Four Reasons Why Paul Worked a Day Job

1.  “Reason #1: He wanted to have the greatest possible impact.”

2.   Reason #2: “He didn’t want to be a financial burden to others.”

3.   Reason #3: “He wanted to serve as an example of diligence.”

4.   Reason #4: “He wanted to provide for that in need.”

   This is how I feel .I choose to be public school teacher, and ordained SBC minister, preacher, and evangelist. I feel that it not wrong for a church to pay a Pastor in fact it’s Biblical.   I desire to preach without asking for money.

Why Br. Eddie? I desire to be free to preach without concern of control by those who hold other motives.

Love,

Pastor Eddie (904) 614-6176