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Interesting distinction between ministerial reciprocity and ministerial colabor. Reciprocity means support is given to a minister due to a direct obligation from the giver. Colabor is support given to God out of a sense of obligation which is then given to a monster to honor or aid the preaching of the gospel. I have to think on this more but my first reaction. Is to agree.

If a minister is to give freely, has he really done so if he retains exclusive rights to the content of his proclamation? In my estimation, the answer is a resounding no.

In fact, while the Reformation centered around the doctrines of Scripture and salvation, the relationship between money and ministry was arguably the primary catalyst of the Reformation.

Along with Paul, we should rejoice at the gospel efforts of those who preach truly but not as sincerely as they ought. Antagonistic pursuits such as boycotts are not only unnecessary but also largely unhelpful, and it would be unwise to intentionally cut oneself off from the vast array of biblical teaching offered at a cost.