1 Corinthians 9:14: Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.
Paul was no doubt referring to our Lord’s words recorded in Luke 10:7–8 and Matthew 10:10. The Corinthians did not have a copy of either Gospel to refer to, but the Lord’s teaching would have been given to them as a part of the oral tradition shared by the Apostles. The laborer is worthy of his hire is a fundamental principle that the church dare not neglect.
Paul certainly proved his point. His five arguments proved conclusively that he had the right to expect the Corinthian believers to support him in his ministry when he was with them. 1
Application
- Read Acts 6:1-4. What is the main responsibility of a pastor?
- Your faithfulness in ministry is essential if the church fellowship wants to be spiritually healthy. How do you evaluate your own personal faithfulness?
Thought to Share
Fruitfulness is birthed from faithfulness. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, make me a faithful servant in every season.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.