In Numbers, chapter eighteen, verse eight, the Lord speaks to Aaron about the tithes and offerings. God determined that the priests and Levites receive support through the offerings. Hear God points out to Aaron the duties and informs him of the prerequisites of it: having told him his work, wages, his service, and now maintenance. The Lord precisely tells Aaron, throughout verses eight to twenty-four, details about the other offerings, the things God has given to him and his family they will eat. However, there are also warnings about the children of Israel that Aaron should be aware of and not allow the Israelites to partake.
In the same manner, those who minister today must have support through the offerings of those to whom they minister. In First Corinthians chapter nine, verses thirteen and fourteen, ministers should receive compensation from those who receive their service. Earlier stanzas gave several arguments for why a minister is entitled to financial support from the people he serves. Jesus commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living from it. Jesus clearly said, in Luke 10:7, “And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages.”
In society, there have been situations in ministry today that many leaders who claim to be “so-called” by God have been getting more than enough from the church. The financial part has influenced other people to get involved in leadership for the wrong reasons. The enticement by the prosperity portion of the position has many leaders receiving more than needed. God has leaders He has chosen and put in place that would not mix their faith with the temptation of earning money. They would accept a reasonable portion and believe in God for their needs.
Melchizedek, King of Salem, brought forth bread and wine in Genesis fourteen, verse eighteen, and blessed Abram. Ministers who believe and have that close bond with God will experience the same. Necessities and blessings that will come unannounced and unexpected.