Then the Pharisees met together to find a way to trap Jesus in his words. They sent their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are genuine and that you teach God’s way as it really is. We know that you are not swayed by people’s opinions, because you don’t show favoritism. So tell us what you think: Does the Law allow people to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” Knowing their evil motives, Jesus replied, “Why do you test me, you hypocrites? Show me the coin used to pay the tax.” And they brought him a denarion. “Whose image and inscription is this?” he asked. “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said, “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” When they heard this they were astonished, and they departed. (Matthew 22:15-22, CEB)
This is an interesting question. Why would one not render unto the government what is the governments? Because power is corrupt and Jesus spoke against the political power and religious power of the day.
Governments are not always God ordained and therefore should not be supported but Jesus knew the political and religious leaders were in cahoots and were trying to trap him.
Always give. In giving we show grace. In giving we give love. And God always replenishes our supply.
Loving People. Loving God.
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