“Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” (v.22)
Once again the chief priests and scribes were looking to discredit Jesus. This time, they were trying to catch Him saying something against Roman law that they might turn Him over to the governor. Thus the question, “Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
The crafty spies who; were sent by the priests, pretended to be righteous, and hoping to seize Christ on His words, marveled at His answer: “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” (v.25)
Many issues in our society today have become twisted to man’s desires through; political agendas, party politics, and what is viewed today as politically correct thinking. However, for us as Christians it is simple, man’s law should never supersede God’s law. Therefore, as Christ said, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
The Truth
“Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” (Psalm 119:11)
Once again the chief priests and scribes were looking to discredit Jesus. This time, they were trying to catch Him saying something against Roman law that they might turn Him over to the governor. Thus the question, “Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
The crafty spies who; were sent by the priests, pretended to be righteous, and hoping to seize Christ on His words, marveled at His answer: “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” (v.25)
Many issues in our society today have become twisted to man’s desires through; political agendas, party politics, and what is viewed today as politically correct thinking. However, for us as Christians it is simple, man’s law should never supersede God’s law. Therefore, as Christ said, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
The Truth
“Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” (Psalm 119:11)
