09/28/2026
In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul gives five reasons why pastors have the right to receive financial support from their church. Although Paul himself gave up this right among the Corinthians, he did so to continue showing them a principle that characterizes a loving Christian: being willing to deny our rights for the greater good of the gospel and our brothers and sisters in Christ—a reflection of Christ’s sacrificial love for us on the cross.