Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
Jesus made it clear that people who spend their lives sharing the good news should be able to make a living from that work.
If you're doing the work of spreading hope, you deserve to be supported while you do it.
📚 Historical Context
In the early church, the Apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians to address various issues, including the support of those in ministry. He drew from Old Testament examples, like priests being sustained by temple offerings, to argue that preachers of the gospel have a God-given right to be financially supported by those they serve. This verse specifically highlights that this principle was established by the Lord, likely referencing Jesus' instructions to his disciples about their needs being met.
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