“"Old" Money”

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Is it okay for elders to get paid for being an elder? What about a deacon? Should they get paid?

Sincerely,
Legal Laborer?

Dear Legal Laborer,

Yes, an elder can be paid, especially if he is active in preaching in teaching.  1 Tim 5:17-18 says that an elder is doing a work that is worthy of financial support.  However, the same is never said of a deacon.

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