How do you feel about paying taxes? If you are like most you resent it, because of the way tax money is misused by those who are elected to protect your interests and rights. If you don’t like the way it’s used do something about it when you vote for elected officials.
In Jesus’ time the Israelites resented paying taxes to a foreign government. In Matt. 22:17, they asked Jesus; “Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” They sought to trap Him into a yes or no answer which would either incur the wrath of the Roman government or the disappointment of his followers. Jesus, knowing their intentions, answered with a principle in v21; “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and unto God the things that are God’s.”
We, like the Israelites, have a dual citizenship, one on earth and one in heaven. Jesus set forth the principle that we have a responsibility to both. As citizens of an earthly government our taxes provide many necessary benefits to us. Our public and property safety and public services are provided through taxes. All contribute to our well-being. Therefore, pay your taxes. ‘It’s the right thing to do.’
Our responsibility to “render unto God the things that are God’s,” requires treatment in a future Blog.
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