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Should You Receive Your Pastor as a "Gift" or a "Treasure?"

I was sitting in a new members class and was told by the pastor's wife that the pastor should be received as a gift sent to impart into you and a treasure. She also stated ways to give to the pastor such as give gifts, put $10 in their hand, etc. I don't mind giving gifts to someone you've received as your pastor, but being told to do those things by the pastor's wife seemed as though they're put on a pedestal and you "should" give them money. Is this biblical?

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Should You Receive Your Pastor as a "Gift" or a "Treasure?"

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A Gift, Yes. Gifts, Not So Much.
by: Editor - My-Pastor.com

Your hesitation is completely appropriate. It is true, pastors are a gift to the church. According to Ephesians 4, Jesus gave several gifts to the church including pastors.

However, I would be very uncomfortable if a pastor or his wife suggested that I give them money. As a pastor myself, I have on many occasions gratefully received gifts from people. However, I make it a clear practice to never ask for money. Even when it comes to weddings and other activities where honorariums are generally expected, I never ask for nor set a "fee" for such a service. In fact, I go so far as to never negotiate salary. This is a personal preference. But I never want people to get the impression that I am in ministry for the money or that I am ungrateful for what I am given.

I would suggest that you honor your pastor with encouragement and support as you feel God directs. But you are not required to give your pastor extra gifts or money.

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