Ministers Message
Daily Bread #702 - "Not About Compensation"
(16) But he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.
2 Kings 5:16 - KJV
Textual Insight:
Although Namaan wanted to pay Elisha for his healing him, the prophet refused the gift. This illustrates that while we should not muzzle the ox that threads the corn (we are allowed to pay ministers and other church officers (1 Tim. 5:18; Deut. 25:4), not every good deed requires payment. In fact, we should not seek to make money in instances where God is using us as an instrument to bless others. Remember, Jesus fed the multitude, healed the sick, and raised the dead without ever asking for payment. Let's do likewise!
Sincerely,
Chris Threatt