Be Above Reproach with Regards to Money
2Cor 8:20-22 We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men. In addition, we are sending with them our brother who has often proved to us in many ways that he is zealous, and now even more so because of his great confidence in you.
We must be careful to avoid unnecessary criticism with regards to money. Most ministers don't go to the extent Paul goes in this regards. For while being entitled to being paid for ministry, as "the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel." 1Cor 9:14 he choses to earn his own living to "that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make use of my rights in preaching it." 1Cor 9:18 and to the Ephesian elders he writes, "I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves know that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions. In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’" Acts 20:33-35 And to the Thessalonians, "nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you." 2Th 3:8
"Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody." Rom 12:17