LBCF1689 26.10

The work of pastors being constantly to attend the service of Christ, in his churches, in the ministry of the word and prayer, with watching for their souls, as they that must give an account to Him;¹ it is incumbent on the churches to whom they minister, not only to give them all due respect, but also to communicate to them in all their good things according to their ability,² so as they may have a comfortable supply, without being themselves entangled in secular affairs;³ and may also be capable of exercising hospitality toward others;⁴ and this is required by the law of nature, and by the express order of our Lord Jesus, who has ordained that they that preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel.⁵