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Why did Paul refrain from accepting support for preaching?

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Paul refrained from accepting support to maintain the integrity of his message and avoid any appearance of preaching for profit (1 Corinthians 9:15).

In 1 Corinthians 9:15, Paul states, 'But I have used none of these things; neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.' Paul chose to forego financial support to ensure that his ministry was received as a true and sincere proclamation of the gospel, not a means for personal gain. His willingness to suffer for the sake of maintaining the integrity of the gospel serves as a profound example for modern-day ministers about the importance of character and motives in ministry.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 9:15

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