Financial Independence Protects Your Calling

I love how Apostle Paul strategically funded his ministry. He didn't rely on donors or institutions

to survive. He worked as a tentmaker so the gospel wouldn't be compromised, controlled,

or questioned by anyone who gave him money. He had total freedom. His hands built

what his mouth preached and because of that, the gospel stayed pure No sponsor shaped

his message. No board softened his words. No committee told him where he could

or couldn't go. His work protected his calling. He could preach boldly because his

income didn't depend on people liking what he said. He understood that dependency creates

compromise. Trading the markets stood out as a modern money-getting activity that has no boss.