Is it Biblical for a Gospel Musician to get Paid in the New Testament? We answer with scripture! 

Great points shared! I always say “The Gift is Free” but your paying for “My Time” just my view on this topic.

Bro you executed this so Well! Very sound! I've been saying this, and for someone who has been a part of the A.O.G church for years they still don't get it and wonder why they lose musicians/ singers often

Super sound word and much needed brother.

Once again, your points are on point. This should clear any misunderstanding and provide all necessary explanation on this topic. Mic drop at this point.

David was a true musician yess sirr a true Worship Leader

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A-men! Good word and rightly dividing the word in truth.

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Man, I have learnt my first chord on piano many years ago thanks to you and I do not remember you talked about God so humbly. I am so glad to hear your message because a lot of other people talking about this topic are focus on Time = Money, but you go more further. God Bless You. First question: Do you think musiciens/singers should release album or the have to focus on their ministry on their own church only? Same thing, could they do concert or stay focus on their own church? Second question: how to know who deserve being musiciens/singers on church so being paid? And what about other function like music engineer, mixer, people who set stage, etc., are they within musiciens/singers group? Thanks

Thank you much for the scripture from Nehemiah 13:10. I never saw that! I've started a sound design business, I'd like your advice.

Agree with you on Musicians! Both Testaments have scriptures. Now far as the tithe, just like you pointed out Scripturs in both Testaments for musicians, Tithing is also in both Testaments brother ⬇️ Luke 11:42 kjv- But woe unto you, Pharisees! for (ye tithe) mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. Luke 11:42 TLB- But woe to you Pharisees! For though you are careful to tithe even the smallest part of your income, you completely forget about justice and the love of God. You should tithe, (yes), but you should not leave these other things undone. Leviticus 27:30 Niv- A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord. (Not just money) Malachi 3:8-12 (also about tithes) The King never told us to discontinue the tithe, and there is not one scripture that says not to tithe. Because it is written to continue tithing without neglecting the love of God or justice, we should be. The tithe helps Kingdom economics, such as funding a variety of needs in the body of Christ. But the tithe is not being distributed correctly, or handled correctly or teached correctly. How can musicians or singers or pastors live off anything if no one understands (Luke 11:42) & (Leviticus 27:30), (Malachi 3:8-12). Both Testaments. Blessings to you, and peace be unto you Shalom my brother 🙏🔥 🔥🔥

I have always mentioned this that if leader/pastor takes wages from the church and deny that of the musician then, it’s either they ignorant, selfish or hypocrites. Because we all serve God behind the pulpit. You’re blessed and spiritual

Jamal Hartwell My Good friend Nice Messages Bless and honor Thank you for sharing God bless Producer Chico Black

David employed musician around the altar 24/7

Yes

Thank you for sharing this. You explained it well. The only part I disagree with is that tithe is an old testament practice. Tithe predates the law of Moses. Abraham was the first person to tithe. I pay tithe because I identify with that covenant that God had with Abraham. I'm open to more clarification. PS: I agree that musicians should be paid.

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I would say yes but keeping in mind size and commitment required. People might not realize that it's a lot more than just Sunday morning for 2-3 hours. Tuesday night, Wednesday night, Friday night, choir rehearsal.... Depending on your church.

Jamal Many blessings to you …but you forgot one detail Abraham thithed Melchizedek even when the actual law did not exist this was imbedded in our hearts even before the law was established….i would. Encourage you to look that up ..::many blessings

Its NOT that the _____ dont want to grace their instrumentalist and vocalist with a fitting finance.. but their statement is that the numbers that is fitting; is too much and or the congregation is small and or that we have less people today so unfortunately their wont be any give outs for today service. Question is How will one address these statement so as to prevent the instrumentalist to take initiatives and turn dark side in and out having a price tag tax 😅for the many categories of services offered by the instrumentalist and vocal .. avoiding having leaders to still bargain for discount ???😅😅

Bro this is not about old and new testament is about the idea God had for his people so that things can work in order, new and old testament are to be studied as what God wanted for his chosen children but no people just ignore and just say is the old testament is not for us ignoring that you can't denie it was the idea that God wanted for his people for the best because God don't speak for nothing he has the best reason for us, maybe if we listen to him more we wouldn't be in so much problems in this era, I agree with you brother I even said this to mi pastor but they ignore mi but I'll trust God but for real I have to be 5 days in church practice 2 days and maybe after church sometime so that everything is set plus practice at home 600 songs 3 to 4 hrs like people don't know all the work people have to go thru and that is why I believe in old testament because it make sense, people just hear how nice but not the hard work it may be a gift but it's a working gift that I am grateful for but justice need to be applied on this rich churches that not even look on how are you in life struggling because you don't want to be ungrateful you now how many time I haven't even eaten to be responsible and practice and it feels it's like it doesn't even matter man have to work get out of work to practice for service is hard man .

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This a tochy issue but I believe person in the ministry should at least receive a stipend. I have a full time job however, the funds would be put to good use if I get the funds, that is it would go for family and ministry. The church is also of the view that I am a member and should not receive anything. While various other members in the church musician and otherwise receive pay or stipend for whatever they do. However, pretty much in a heartbeat they are quite willing to give me a loan...

Je propose aux musiciens de ne pas jouer où que ce soit ( à part à la maison ) sans être payer , car c'est parce que certains musiciens le font que cela est ainsi

There are plenty of churches that need musicians and will pay them. To each his own. I have an agreement with my church, I get paid. But, my relationship with my church is not based on what they pay me.

Yeah that comment was sooooo offf for her to even say that but I’m not surprised at all tho because people will find some kind of way to come up against you for No reason but a mad up Religious Answer people need to stop first and listen The Entire story first so you want go off on you own perspective,

Worshiping God shouldn’t be a career. It is a life style, a calling. We are called to serve not to get hired. I problem doesn’t lie in the pay versus not to pay but it’s about the money it’s bringing that that is if Cesar into that which is of God. Money corrupts and many seek money instead of seeking the spirit of God. Is it bad that musicians get payed? No as I believe that he who serve in the temple should eat of the temple. However, I believe that far greater is the reward we build in heaven and that serving should be done without expectation of reward but the Glory of God. The word says seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and EVERYTHING will be added to you. My problem isn’t getting payed, it’s seeking payment. There is a difference.

People who are say they are under the "New Covenant" and say that the Law/Torah was "nailed to the cross" and that they don't need to obey it and their pastors preach that tithing is for today don't realize the hypocrisy of their words. They say, "Don't obey the Law. That's bondage and if you try to keep it, you're heading to hell. Jesus obeyed the Law, so we no longer have to. We are under the New Covenant and everything is LOVELOVELOVEGRACEGRACEGRACE" yet, they tell everyone to tithe... TITHING IS PART OF THE LAW. Pastor must be a hypocrite... Full of the doctrines of demons. The "New Covenant" they claim to be in, is actually a "Re-newed Covenant." Jesus/Yeshua was the ultimate sacrifice for mankind sins in this covenant though, that's the difference. Jesus said, "For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled." (Matt. 5:18). He is saying that the not one word will be done away with. And take note, heaven is still above us and the earth beneath our feet... Thus, there are more things to be fulfilled in scripture. THUS THUS... THE LAW/TORAH IS STILL TO BE OBEYED... :) The word "Fulfill" people use to say the Law is done away with but in Hebrew, a more accurate translation, the word "fulfill" means to be "Filled Up." Yeshua/Jesus lived out or fulfilled or "Filled it up" to be an example of how we are supposed to live this life. Live your best life through His sacrifice if you are not already. Abandon sin, follow Yeshua. He lived the perfect example for us. It doesn't mean you are free of temptation and messing up accidentally. Do your best, through the Holy Spirit's power to overcome your weaknesses. We can't keep the law perfectly as Yeshua did. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," (Romans 3:23). We were born into sin, but not Yeshua. Yeshua never sinned, but kept His Heavenly Fathers commands unto death, thus, fullfilling/"filling it up," living out Torah to its full potential. Keeping the Torah is not bondage. It is instructions for life. God/Yahweh made it for our guidance and protection. THE LAW IS GOOD, and NOT done away with. Shalom! :)

Now why we tithe has nothing to do with musicians, tithing is not an old testament practice, Abraham on his way back from pursuing after the 5 kings who took his nephew lot captive paid tithe to melchizedek , "one who has no beginning and no end" he paid tithe to Jesus the high priest. on the subject of musicians getting paid i leave that to the discretion of the church or ministry involved if they have the resources to do it then fine and also if the musicians have a full time job i think choosing to serve and honour God is a wiser thing to do. encouragements goes a long way tomake people more committed and showing they are appreciated. now if the musician was brought in as a church staff to be solely the church musician then he is paid not just for playing but by the reason of being a church staff.

Their hearts weren't right brother. People need to understand that their HEART determines HOW they worship. Tithing IS A CONDITION OF THE HEART. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be Also. Jesus said it himself......as far as paying musicians is concerned, pay them, but musicians MUST understand that this is MINISTRY, NOT A GIG. IT REQUIRES PRACTICE, AND A LIFESTYLE THAT PROMOTES WHAT WE DO. MONEY IS ONLY PART OF THE ISSUE.......INTERESTING SUBJECT 🤔

unsub amen pastor

Do you want to start a war dude ?

No musicians should not get paid for church they should get paid for work, church is and should always be about the community sharing your gifts always to uplift each other for one Sunday a week then go get paid Monday to Saturday

You doing too much. The church pays or it doesn't. That's it. Has nothing to do with scripture. It's business.