GoD's WorK - God's Puzzle Solved

Financing God's Work117as widows “indeed” (I Timothy 5:9 and Deuteronomy 21:17).There were also older men who were destitute or in need. Therewere two types: (1) Elders (firstborn) who didn’t preach, and (2)Elders (firstborn) who did preach The Word. Both, preachers andhonorable older men, were worthy of double honor (I Timothy5:17).This may appear to be rather amazing to some readers. But whethera man was only an Elder, or an older man, or a preacher of TheWord in need, all were worthy of double honor. Why is this?The answer is simple. Both were Elders or firstborn older sonswho had a right, according to The Law, to receive a double portionof honor. It is based on the principle in Deuteronomy 21:17.Remember, for Christians, The Law or Torah is only a shadow oronly a type of the real (Hebrews 10:1).Whether The Elder was a preacher or not, according to The Law,both received financial help, but only when it was needed. Oldermen in need, and the older widows in need, also could receivefinancial help from the church. This is plain and simple. ITimothy 5 deals with giving money to the ministry only whenthey were in need.Christ’s AdmonitionAs usual, Jesus, Himself, tells you scripturally how ministers areto be paid as “laborers” of The Word. In Luke 9, Jesus sent TheApostles out to do The Work of God. They were sent to preachThe Gospel, heal the sick and cast out demons. Then in Luke 9:3,Christ instructed The Disciples to take nothing with them - noteven money. Again, Jesus sent out another seventy in Luke 10.He told them not to take any purse or money, “Carry neither