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He said to them, Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, [a]and to God the things that are God’s. Luke 20:25 AMPC
Each payday, do you smile or wince? Smile at what you took home? Or wince at how much was deducted for taxes? The latter was the default in ancient Roman times, so much so that Jesus was asked if He was for or against paying taxes to the emperor.
It’s important to remember that this question was extremely controversial, highly volatile, and even life-threatening.
If you’re for paying taxes, the Jews will riot instantly.
If you’re against paying taxes, the Romans will arrest you just as fast.
So, Jesus, which way is it?
His disciples were deeply divided on this question, at least until they heard His answer. And what an answer it was! After all, Jesus wasn’t relying on mere human knowledge and ingenuity. Instead, as God’s Son, He proclaimed the inspired, divine, steadfast wisdom and ways of God.
Are you willing to see your paycheck in the light of what the Lord Jesus Christ said and did? If so, how does that change the way you see it?
Prayer: Unshakable God, may I take what Jesus said to heart now and always. The government that makes money demands some of it back. But You, Lord, own everything.
Each payday, do you smile or wince? Smile at what you took home? Or wince at how much was deducted for taxes? The latter was the default in ancient Roman times, so much so that Jesus was asked if He was for or against paying taxes to the emperor.
It’s important to remember that this question was extremely controversial, highly volatile, and even life-threatening.
If you’re for paying taxes, the Jews will riot instantly.
If you’re against paying taxes, the Romans will arrest you just as fast.
So, Jesus, which way is it?
His disciples were deeply divided on this question, at least until they heard His answer. And what an answer it was! After all, Jesus wasn’t relying on mere human knowledge and ingenuity. Instead, as God’s Son, He proclaimed the inspired, divine, steadfast wisdom and ways of God.
Are you willing to see your paycheck in the light of what the Lord Jesus Christ said and did? If so, how does that change the way you see it?
Prayer: Unshakable God, may I take what Jesus said to heart now and always. The government that makes money demands some of it back. But You, Lord, own everything.
