The Obligation of the Churches to Support the Ministry
J. Bennett, D. D. 1 Corinthians 9:7-14 Who goes a warfare any time at his own charges? who plants a vineyard, and eats not of the fruit thereof? or who feeds a flock… I. THE DIVINE APPOINTMENT, THAT CHURCHES SHOULD SUPPORT THEIR MINISTERS. 1. Under the Mosaic dispensation. 2. As enjoined by Christ under the gospel. 3. As the dictate of natural religion. II. THE VARIOUS MODES ADOPTED TO ATTAIN THIS INSTITUTED END. 1. Tithes. 2. Taxes. 3. Voluntary support. III. THE EXTENT TO WHICH THIS DUTY SHOULD BE CARRIED. 1. To satisfy the claims of justice. 2. To accord with the language of Scripture. 3. To promote the highest interests of the Church. 4. To promote in the best way the conversion of the world. IV. THE AGENTS BY WHICH THIS WORK MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED. 1. The deacons. 2. The people. (J. Bennett, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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? WEB: What soldier ever serves at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and doesn't eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock, and doesn't drink from the flock's milk?