1 Timothy 5:17-18 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”
He is not being paid to *peddle* God. He's being paid to care for the flock full time.
If a man is hired to do that job, he needs to be paid well enough for it.
The job description needs to be well delineated and he needs to be held accountable for what he does and not be taken advantage of by the congregation and I have seen that happen as well.
God calls men, He doesn’t ask us to “hire” them.
“Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts, or a bag for your journey, or even two coats, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker is worthy of his support. And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city.” Mt. 10