As an argument against the consistency of Christian Scientists receiving recompense for services rendered, this text is often quoted: "Ho, everyone that thirsteth, come ye to the waters; and he that hath no money, come ye! buy and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk, without money and without price." (ISAIAH iv. 1.) Glancing over the remainder of this chapter we see that the Prophet's exhortation is not to those who are working as the ministers of divine Love, that they should not ask or receive remuneration, but a general exhortation to all to give up what of so-called worldly things are held most dear, and labor for "that which is good," or spiritual Substance.
Jesus being the best expounder of the Prophets, for he came to fulfil what had been said by them, let us look to his teaching and example on this question.
Fortunately, or unfortunately, there is no account given of Jesus' taking, or not taking, money, or other compensation, for his services. So we are left to decide this question through his teachings.
