Supporting Ministries

Should the verse "don't muzzle the ox" be paralleled to salaries for pastors? [1 Corinthians 9:9, 1 Timothy 5:18, 1 Corinthians 9-11, Matthew 10:8-10].

The listener offers his fellowship to an earlier caller from Carthage, Maine, who is lonely and needs fellowship.

In light of the verse about pastors being "due double honor" and "don't muzzle the ox," what do you think about paying a pastor a salary? [1 Timothy 5:17-18, Matthew 10:8, Luke 8:1-3].

Is Jesus talking to Gentiles in the 3rd book of John when he is talking about not taking anything from the Gentiles? [3 John 1:7, Ephesians 2:15].

What are my obligations for tithing? Recommended; article on "Tithing'. [Galatians 6:6, 1 Corinthians 9:14, Malachi 3:8-12].

Are we still obligated to tithe as Christians? [2 Corinthians 9:7, Acts 2:44-45, Acts 4:32, Galatians 6:6].

What kind of support should we be giving Israel?

How do you figure out the pastor's salary? [Matthew 10:8, Galatians 6:6, I Timothy 5:17].

Caller wants to recommend a movement called, "Perspectives on the World Christian Movement", Perspectives.org. Steve likes the syllabus, & approves of the program.

What do you think about those that say that 10% of one's income belongs to the local church? [Galatians 6:6].

Is Paul saying that if you are a full-time preacher, you should get your financial support from doing so? [I Corinthians 9:14-18].

Should I keep supporting missionaries who were in Africa but then came back to America?

How is a young pastor with small children to be supported, if they are not paid? [Matthew 10:8, Philippians 4:11-13, Acts 8:20].

Caller offers his church prayer group for a previous caller (469-487-4926).

Can you tithe as you decide rather than 10%, and can you tithe to other ministries, other than your church?

What are your thoughts on listening to worship music written or performed by those of groups that have some really compromised or nonscriptural doctrines or behavior? [James 1].

What is the best way to raise funds for Christian ministry?

What does the Bible say about paying professional church staff, preachers, and pastors? [Galatians 6:6, I Timothy 5:18, Luke 10:7}.

When Jesus was reading Isaiah in the synagogue, why did they try to kill Him? How did He support Himself later when He was traveling? [Luke 4:16-30, Jeremiah 31, Luke 8:3, Galatians 4:4].

What would you say if I were to stop supporting other ministries in order to support your ministry?