The Bible teaches that those who work, particularly in ministry, should receive fair compensation for their labor. According to James, the wages of workers should be paid promptly and fairly, as withholding them is considered a cry to God for justice. In 1 Timothy, church leaders who serve well are to be considered worthy of double honor, and their compensation is likened to a laborer being worthy of his wages. The parable in Matthew also emphasizes the importance of faithful stewardship, including fair treatment of workers, as a key aspect of one's service to God.
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Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”
For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.
But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.
You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. You must not withhold until morning the wages due a hired hand.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.