The Ministry of the Word

Robert D. Decker is professor of New Testament and Practical Theology in the Protestant Reformed Seminary. Ministers of the gospel do not make much money. Generally speaking, at least this is true in our denomination, ministers do not accumulate a great deal of earthly wealth. Do not misunderstand, our ministers are provided with all they need. They are provided with good houses and a salary and other benefits which are sufficient to "free them from worldly cares and avocations." But, if one...