New Testament in a Year

1 Corinthians 9:1-18
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First Corinthians chapter 9 is an amazing look at Paul’s passion for the Gospel!  I think in this chapter Paul makes a very strong case for why we should support our local church.  Verse 10 says – “Just as farm workers who plow fields and thresh the grain expect a share of the harvest, Christian workers should be paid by those they serve.”  Our pastors, priests, ministers deserve our support.  Our local church deserves our support through our tithes.  It is interesting in today’s readings that Paul first lays out the case for “sharing our harvest” with Christian workers.  But – Paul refuses this payment because he says in verse 12 – “Yet we have never used this right. We would rather put up with anything than put an obstacle in the way of the Good News about Christ.”  That is powerful!  Paul is not asking for nor expecting nor demanding payment or anything from those he serves, simply because he does not want to put up any obstacle in the way of the Gospel.  Incredible.  But again, remember this is the apostle Paul we are reading about here – your local church needs your tithe.  How is your tithing to your church going these days?  Are you consistently tithing to your church?  Will you pray about what God would have you tithe to your church and other ministries and nonprofits?

Bible.org’s commentary on today’s readings in First Corinthians titled “When a Right May Be Wrong” is at this link.

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God bless,
Mike

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