2007-04-20 14:07:10 · 5 answers · asked by House Speaker 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The worker is worthy of his keep. So say the scriptures.
2007-04-20 14:11:26 · answer #1 · answered by 17hunter 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There was a Shunnamite women during the days of Elijah who had a room built on to her house just for the prophet. Elijah through the power of God raised her son from the dead. Also, he warned her that a famine was coming for 7 years and to leave until it passes. When she came back after those 7 years, the king restored her property back to her plus 7 times what it would have yielded during the time she was gone. If you be a blessing unto the man of God, God will bless you.
2007-04-20 21:49:48 · answer #2 · answered by super saiyan 3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The preacher should be supported. Usually it is cheaper to provide a parsonage rather than pay rent or provide housing otherwise.
2007-04-20 21:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In the Old Testament you could argue Levitical laws cover this practice. But, New Testament leans towards a prophet is worth their keep and thus open to the individual religions.
2007-04-20 21:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by crimthann69 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not scriptual but it is not a sin either.
2007-04-20 21:11:44 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋