Thanks Moe,

I have been saying that Acts 20 must be taken in light of the rest of  
scripture, and the fact that Paul is talking about giving to help the  
weak--a specific and precise clarifier. Nevertheless, all of the  
passages must be taken into consideration to properly interpret what  
God thinks about supporting elders who work hard at teaching and  
preaching, as well as Paul's right that he decided to personally put  
aside as to not be disqualified, as he says, "Do not Barnabas and I  
not have the right to refrain from working?" 1 Cor. 9:6. Who gave  
Paul this right to refrain from working? I say God did. The point is  
that Acts 20 is not the definitive verse on this issue, so why is it  
being held up as  the one definitive verse on this issue? The church  
did have an obligation to support your friend if he worked as hard at  
preaching and teaching as you say. The scriptures teach it, though I  
do not support the mandatory tithe teaching. My point on the  
collecting on Sunday was that it was A) commanded, and B) was for  
many weeks, and C) was on every Sunday. That is all I meant by that.

Blessings in Christ,
K Kinchen
bridgewaybible.com