Preaching is a Privilege

Preaching a privilege – 1 Cor 9L15-16

Vs 15 – Paul tells his readers that even though he has this right that he has not used it and neither will he use it.  He will not let anything or anyone deprive him of his boasting.  Paul had a conviction of never becoming a burden to the church.  In fact he would rather die than do this.  Paul promoted this reality for others but not himself.  

Vs 16 – Paul looked at preaching the gospel as a privilege.  He boasted about the fact that he was a preacher.  It burned within him.  He knew the only thing he could do was preach the gospel and woe if he did not preach the gospel.  Paul’s call and commission came from the Lord Jesus Christ Himself.  Paul’s call was clear and strong.  He had the right to exercise a living from the gospel but he chose not to for the sake of the gospel.  If God has placed a call on your life to minister the word do it will passion, power and purpose.  Also be generous to help all those in the ministry in whatever form it takes because how you treat those in the ministry is how you view God.