[good samaritan]

I am not offended. I am just trying make the point the New Testament church is a Spirit filled church guided by the Spirit of God. We learn from principles in the scriptures, but applications will ever be changing. This is a morality issue (a workman is worthy of his hire). If a person is sacrificing his time, his livelihood, and often his family to help you be saved and grow in the Lord. It is only the right thing to do to honour that. I am not talking about Cadillacs, mansions, vacation getaways. I am talking about providing a moderate income that is for the necessities, so the minister is able to labor in the word and in prayer.

Even in poor countries, they probably try to show support in the ways they can. The point being made goes beyond anti tithing, but the point that only food can be a biblical offering isn’t IMO what Paul is suggesting in any of the scriptures that is being exegeted. The principles I read, teach us to support where support is needed and not abuse or take advantage of one another. It doesn’t matter if we are talking about food, money, or anything else. There is a need to support ministry, unless they just hate what is the modern day pasor. I can say this alike Paul, I am not saying this so it is done to me. I say it because it is what is fair.

Right now I am typing with grease on my hands and cuts on my arms from working on cars at local mechanic shop. I am not lazy, nor am I above physical labor. I will continue to labor as long as the Lord permits and bring the word in the church, nursing homes, and anywhere else God will open the door. Again the treasure I seek is in heaven.