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RECEIVE THEIR LOVING FROM THE GOSPEL / 1 CORINTHIANS 9:14

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(KJV) 1 Corinthians 9:14

 Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

Supported by the Gospel

The principle of supporting spiritual leaders is woven deeply throughout Scripture. In 1 Corinthians 9:14, the Apostle Paul states clearly that “the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.”

This is not a new New Testament idea. It reflects God’s consistent heart across generations.

  • The Old Testament Law: God protected working animals, commanding not to muzzle an ox while it treads grain (Deuteronomy 25:4). He also established that priests who served in the tabernacle received their food from the altar offerings (Leviticus 6:16, 26; 7:6).
  • The Ministry of Jesus: Christ sent out His disciples with the reminder that “the worker is worth his keep” and “deserves his wages” (Matthew 10:10; Luke 10:7).
  • The New Testament Church: The early church learned that sharing all good things with those who teach the Word is a spiritual responsibility (Galatians 6:6-10; 1 Timothy 5:18).

When we financially and materially support pastors, ministers, and evangelists, we are not performing an act of charity. We are fulfilling a divine ordinance. Providing a sustainable living for those who preach the Gospel allows them to focus fully on prayer, teaching, and serving the flock without the burden of financial distress. Spiritual nourishment and material stewardship go hand in hand.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the gift of the Gospel and for the faithful servants You call to proclaim it. We thank You for our pastors, ministers, missionaries, and evangelists who dedicate their lives to sharing Your truth.

Lord, convict our hearts to be generous. Help us to joyfully support those who labor in the Word, ensuring they have everything they need to live and minister effectively. Free them from financial anxiety so they may focus fully on Your calling. Bless their families, protect their health, and multiply the fruits of their ministry. May our giving be an act of worship that honors You and advances Your kingdom.

In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen

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  1. AM I NOT AN APOSTLE? 1 CORINTHIANS 9:1
  2. YOU SIN AGAINST CHRIST / 1 CORINTHIANS 8:12
  3. THEIR CONSCIENCE IS WEAK / 1 CORINTHIANS 8:7
  4. IDOLS … SO-CALLED GODS / 1 CORINTHIANS 8:4-5
  5. DOES NOT YET KNOW / 1 CORINTHIANS 8:2
  6. FOOD SACRIFICED TO IDOLS / 1 CORINTHIANS 8:1
  7. AN UNMARRIED WOMAN / 1 CORINTHIANS 7:34
  8. THOSE WHO USE THE THINGS OF THE WORLD / 1 CORINTHIANS 7:31
  9. TIME IS SHORT / 1 CORINTHIANS 7:29
  10. KEEPING GOD’S COMMANDS / 1 CORINTHIANS 7:19
  11. IS NOT BOUND / 1 CORINTHIANS 7:15
  12. HUSBAND … WIFE … CHILDREN / 1 CORINTHIANS 7:14
  13. I SAY THIS (I NOT THE LORD) / 1 CORINTHIANS 7:12
  14. SHE MUST REMAIN UNMARRIED / 1 CORINTHIANS 7:11
  15. THE HUSBAND SHOULD FULFILL / 1 CORINTHIANS 7:3
  16. GOOD FOR A MAN NOT TO MARRY / 1 CORINTHIANS 7:1
  17. YOUR BODY IS A TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT / 1 CORINTHIANS 6:19
  18. FLEE FROM SEXUAL IMMORALITY / 1 CORINTHIANS 6:18
  19. MEMBERS OF CHRIST / 1 CORINTHIANS 6:15
  20. NOT MEANT FOR SEXUAL IMMORALITY / 1 CORINTHIANS 6:13
  21. EVERTHING IS PERMISSIBLE FOR ME / 1 CORINTHIANS 6:12
  22. JUSTIFIED … BY THE SPIRIT / 1 CORINTHIANS 6:11
  23. THE WICKED WILL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM / 1 CORINTHIANS 6:9-10
  24. BEFORE THE UNGODLY / 1 CORINTHIANS 6:1
  25. JUDGE THOSE INSIDE / 1 CORINTHIANS 5:10-12
  26. LITTLE YEAST WORKS THROUGH THE WHOLE BATCH / 1 CORINTHIANS 5:6
  27. HAND THIS MAN OVER TO SATAN / 1 CORINTHIANS 4-5
  28. BEEN FILLED WITH GRIEF / 1 CORINTHIANS 5:2
  29. SEXUAL IMMORALITY AMONG YOU – HAS HIS FATHER’S WIFE / 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1
  30. KINGDOM OF GOD … POWER / 1 CORINTHIANS 4:20
  31. APOSTLES … CONDEMNED / 1 CORINTHIANS 4:9-13
  32. HAVE ALL YOU WANT … HAVE BECOME RICH / 1 CORINTHIANS 4:8
  33. WHY DO YOU BOAST / 1 CORINTHINANS 4:7
  34. EXPOSE THE MOTIVES OF MEN’S HEARTS / 1 CORINTHIANS 4:5
  35. CONSCIENCE IS CLEAR … DOES NOT MAKE ME INNOCENT / 1 CORINTHIANS 4:4
  36. GOD WILL DESTROY HIM / 1 CORINTHIANS 3:17
  37. YOU YOURSELVES ARE GOD’S TEMPLE / 1 CORINTHIANS 3:16
  38. HE WILL SUFFER LOSS – BUT ONLY AS ONE ESCAPING THROUGH THE FLAMES / 1 CORINTHIANS 3:15
  39. ONE PURPOSE / 1 CORINTHIANS 3:8
  40. YOU ARE STILL WORLDLY / 1 CORINTHIANS 3:3
  41. NOT ADDRESS YOU AS SPIRITUAL / 1 CORINTHIANS 3:1
  42. WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST / 1 CORINTHIANS 2:16
  43. WORDS TAUGHT BY THE SPIRIT / 1 CORINTHIANS 2:13
  44. THAT WE MAY UNDERSTAND / 1 CORINTHIANS 2:12
  45. I FOLLOW PAUL … APOLLOS … CEPHAS … I FOLLOW CHRIST / 1 CORINTHIANS 1:12
  46. A DEMONSTRATION OF THE SPIRIT’S POWER / 1 CORINTHIANS 2:4
  47. I DID NOT COME WITH … WISDOM / 1 CORINTHIANS 2:1
  48. CHRIST JESUS HAS BECOME FOR US WISDOM / 1 CORINTHIANS 1:30
  49. NULLIFY THE THINGS THAT ARE / 1 CORINTHIANS 1:28-29
  50. GOD CHOSE THE FOOLISH THINGS / 1 CORINTHIANS 1:27
  51. THE FOOLISHNESS OF WHAT WAS PREACHED / 1 CORINTHIANS 1:21
  52. THE WISDOM OF THE WORLD / 1 CORINTHIANS 1:20
  53. CHRIST DID NOT SEND ME TO BAPTIZE / 1 CORINTHIANS 1:17
  54. GOD … IS FAITHFUL / 1 CORINTHIANS 1:9
  55. IT IS THE POWER OF GOD / 1 CORINTHIANS 1:8
  56. YOU DO NOT LACK ANY SPIRITUAL GIFT – WAIT FOR OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO BE REVEALED / 1 CORINTHIANS 1:7
  57. CALLED TO BE HOLY / 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-2
  58. PRAY WITH MY SPIRIT – PRAY WITH MY MIND / 1 CORINTHIANS 14:14-15
  59. THIS CUP / 1 CORINTHIANS 11:25
  60. THE GREATEST … IS LOVE / 1 CORINTHIANS 13:13
  61. TONGUES, THEY WILL BE STILLED / 1 CORINTHIANS 13:8
  62. LOVE IS PATIENT / 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-7
  63. I AM NOTHING / 1 CORINTHIANS 13:2
  64. BUT HAVE NOT LOVE / 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1
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