Reverend Harrison Ayintete, the Lead Pastor at The Refinery Church INTL tells responsible believers that they owe their pastor salary. Pastors sustained by people they minister to.
The pastor stated that Christians owe their pastor salary; believers are aware that God rewards them through their pastor. Responsible believers who wants to be blessed knows they should reward their pastor with sustenance or salary.
Quoting a bible scripture, Rev. Harrison cited that Jesus was financed by the women he ministered to when he was spreading the gospel. The pastor noted Jesus received countless of gifts and money from the people after ministration and visitation.
In his tweet, he explained that pastors are hire labourers, who are worthy of their payment. He says God pays his servants through the people.
“You owe your pastor salary! A responsible believer knows God pays his pastor through him or her. ”For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.“ 1 Timothy 5:18 KJV That’s simple Bible!”
The pastor’s statement has stirred controversy online for demanding payment from believers. Netizens have reacted that it is a means to exploit the congregation’s source of income.
