Money outclassed
When Jesus sent forth the twelve as described in the tenth chapter they were to proclaim the kingdom of heaven, to heal the sick, to raise the dead, to cleanse the lepers and cast out demons, a remarkable program, which they were to carry out with no gold or silver or brass in their purses. They were to preach without pay, serve without salary, minister without money. They were to outclass money, the medium of exchange, which bears the stamp of some established government. They were to take rank among men by doing benevolent work under divine direction and with divine assistance.
They were instructed to rely upon the people for the supply of their ordinary needs. No one was permitted to burden himself with two coats and thus belie his message and his Master. Their moral earnestness was to be maintained under all circumstances and in case any refused to receive them or hear their words they were to shake off the dust of their feet for a testimony against them.
“If God’s truth is to succeed,” says Dr. Gregg, “it must incarnate itself: if God’s cause is to win a victory it must embody itself in a person.” Men must be the truth in order to preach the truth in its purity and power. Ministers must be sent by Christ, receive authority from him, follow his program, outclass money and take rank among men as his representatives.