Most people that claim to have a ministry are nothing but a fraud. Anyone that asks money for the Gospel message have their reward in full. We always hear them say something like, "If you want to support my ministry give me money, buy my merchandise, share with your friends" and the list of marketing "their ministry" has no end. However, this is nothing new either. Let's read what Jesus thought about those making money with God's message.
14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. John 2:14-16
Buy My Book
Buy my book because it helps spread the Gospel message. Don't you want to help missionaries? Watch my movie about the Bible! Give money to our Church! We see that Christ Jesus despises these people. Indeed when their time comes He will look at them and say, "I never knew you, get away from me your workers of lawlessness!".
Reward In Full
Those that accept or charge money for their ministry are having their reward in full. They are showing what is in their heart. Sadly that is money! They use the Kingdom of God like an euantrapanureship. If there was not money involved they would not do it! Ironically they will point at others and tell you that you know they are not true messengers of God because of their love for money, but then they themselves ask for money in the next breath.
19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Matthew 6:19-21
Jesus Kingdom
Jesus Kingdom is NOT your business to make money with. You say you need money because you do not believe in the Power of God. If you cannot conduct your ministry without money then you are not Elect and therefore not qualified to speak on these matters. Your belief in money is disgusting and blind and pitiful. The maker of the Universe does not need money, or you, for that matter to get the message to His Elect.
A Little Milk From The Flock
No doubt the robbers will respond with this scripture.
Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? 1 Corinthians 9:7
However, like everything else they get this Scripture WRONG! They use this Scripture to justify making money off of the believers but what was Paul talking about? Let's read the context just before Paul said that.
Am I am not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?
2 If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.
3 Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,
4 Have we not power to eat and to drink?
5 Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?
6 Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? 1 Corinthians 9:1-6
Isn't it plain to see that Paul is speaking of Spiritual blessings from the LORD because of laboring in His service WITHOUT money? He is saying that he has the power to take a wife, power to eat and drink, power to forebare working! Yes, Paul and Barnabas has their own money and they used their own money for the ministry. Let's read a few more passages to drive this message HOME!
If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.1 Corinthians 9:12
But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. 1 Corinthians 9:15
What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. 1Corinthians 9:18
Demented Reasoning
So, all who are trying to get a piece of the pie moneywise, are demented. NO Paul DID NOT CHARGE ANYTHING for his ministry. He used this as an analogy. In fact when we read the Didchet of the early Apostles what does it tell us?
Concerning apostles and prophets, act according to the Gospel’s teaching. Receive every apostle as the Lord. He should not stay for more than a single day, or two days if necessary. But if he remains for three days, he is a false prophet. When he leaves, let the apostle receive nothing except bread, until he finds a place to stay. But if he asks for money, he is a false prophet. -Didchet Page 11
Was Paul Rich?
Was Paul the Apostle rich? Some think so, however, if he were rich why would he have to make tents alongside his ministry?
After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;
2 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.
3 And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. Acts 18:1-3
Paul at best was middle class because of his trade. He probably started out a little wealthy but gave that all up for the Gospel. You cannot compare the Kingdom message to money, that is just gross! People use this scripture today to make tons of money off of the Gospel of God, yet, if there was no money there they would not have anything to do with God.
Use This To Test
So, here is an easy tool for you to use when researching. If the author asks for money, you know they are not from God. Simple, huh? Additionally, if they do not follow the commands of God, they are not of God. Do they have a beard? If not, then how can they be from God? If you know the commands of God, then you will be able to detect very quickly if the author is of God or not!
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