The Dorean Principle in Five Minutes - the joy of giving ministry freely
What things are too sacred to be sold? Should Christian ministers ever charge money for things like worship music, preaching, teaching, or counseling? What does the Bible say about selling spiritual ministry?
This video explores the biblical teaching called the "Dorean Principle," which says that accepting support for Christian ministry as anything other than an act of colabor compromises its sincerity. In other words, ministry should be supported but never sold.
We look at key passages like Matthew 10 where Jesus tells his disciples "Freely you have received, freely give," as well as examine Paul's writings on how gospel ministers have a right to be supported, but not through a reciprocal, pay-for-service transaction.
Just as Old Testament priests were provided for through free-will offerings, rather than charging for their work, those who preach and teach God's Word today should avoid the model of selling/commercializing spiritual things.
Although there might be gray areas around what specifically constitutes "ministry," there are clear applications, like rejecting any payment for preaching a sermon, celebrating communion, or praying for others.
Ultimately, the goal is for the church to better reflect the abundantly generous heart of our Creator by abandoning any sale of spiritual things, and instead relying on the free support of colaboring believers.
Read or listen to a free copy of "The Dorean Principle" at https://thedoreanprinciple.org
Learn more at https://sellingJesus.org
This video explores the biblical teaching called the "Dorean Principle," which says that accepting support for Christian ministry as anything other than an act of colabor compromises its sincerity. In other words, ministry should be supported but never sold.
We look at key passages like Matthew 10 where Jesus tells his disciples "Freely you have received, freely give," as well as examine Paul's writings on how gospel ministers have a right to be supported, but not through a reciprocal, pay-for-service transaction.
Just as Old Testament priests were provided for through free-will offerings, rather than charging for their work, those who preach and teach God's Word today should avoid the model of selling/commercializing spiritual things.
Although there might be gray areas around what specifically constitutes "ministry," there are clear applications, like rejecting any payment for preaching a sermon, celebrating communion, or praying for others.
Ultimately, the goal is for the church to better reflect the abundantly generous heart of our Creator by abandoning any sale of spiritual things, and instead relying on the free support of colaboring believers.
Read or listen to a free copy of "The Dorean Principle" at https://thedoreanprinciple.org
Learn more at https://sellingJesus.org