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Originally Posted by Igzy
I already used scripture. In the first place, there is no commandment that ministers should be poor or middle-class.
Secondly, 1 Tim 5:18 says a worker is worthy of his wage. I asked you what helping millions and millions of people was worth. You never answered.
Tell me, what does 1 Tim 5:18 mean?
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The word "extravagances" in Ohio's post should not be understood to contrast with being poor. It has to do with the vanity of this life, and Ohio gave the example of a $37,000 piece of art.
The Bible can be read to strongly imply that this kind of extravagance is forbidden, perhaps even in the 10 commandments.