Uncleanness

I wanted to share this pasage of scripture. It's regarding "uncleanness". The book is 1st Thessalonians chapter 2. "Uncleanness" mentioned in verse 3. Uncleanliness here is talking about soft and Luxurious living, meaning they weren't bringing the gospel with the intent of material gain or asking for money. The inference here is that those who preach the gospel with the intent of material gain have the Sin of "uncleanness". In other words, we are not to get rich off the gospel. Full time ministers are to live humbly and modestly as a worker is worthy of his wages. Verse 5 reiterates that they didn't bring the gospel under the cloak of covetousness (desiring the material goods of those they brought the gospel to). Notice that they use the word "cloak" which denotes deceitful means ny which they preach the gospel. They come as concerned for your souls but really are concerned how they can plunder your goods. The use flattering words when preaching (a watered down version of the gospel). They seek to itch the ears of those they preach to.

 
Matthew 10:8
"Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give."

When anyone preaches the gospel they are not to ask for money, that would be Contrary to what Jesus said "freely give". However we are to give from a willing and joyful heart to those who minister full time so as to take care of their daily needs and a little more. We also give to those brothers and sisters in our midst who are in need and even to the poor who are unbelievers. As good stewards of what God gave us we use discernment when giving making sure that it is furthering the gospel not building a religous leaders empire.