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Paid Ministry and Church Control

Do General Authorities get rich off tithing while controlling members?

Bible

They quote this

Bible · 1 Corinthians 9:14

KJV + NRSVUE

King James Version
Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

NRSVUE
In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.

Our explanation

They think unpaid bishops are unique. Paul allowed a living — and our bishops still clock in at their jobs.

How we read it

They think unpaid bishops are unique. Paul allowed a living — and our bishops still clock in at their jobs. Keep reading. The rest of the Bible is still in the room.

Modern Revelation

Doctrine and Covenants 42:71–73
The elders, priests, and teachers of this church shall teach the scriptures… and their families shall be supported out of the property which is consecrated to the Lord, as may be needed.
Our explanation
A living for those appointed to spend all their time — not a prosperity gospel.

Faithful answers

Gospel Topics

Church finances and lay ministry

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Bishoprics, Relief Society presidencies, and youth leaders donate their time. Missionaries pay to serve. A small number of general leaders leave careers and receive a living allowance so they can serve full time — a Pauline pattern, not a scandal. Control is a caricature of covenants freely made and freely left.

If the Church wanted your money more than your soul, it would not send your children to serve at their own expense.

The lay ministry is the actual texture of ward life.
Paul already authorized living of the gospel for some.
Agency includes the right to walk away; millions stay.

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