To Whom Does It Belong

Scripture: 21 At the right time they asked him this question: “Teacher, we know that all you say is straightforward and what you teach us is right, giving us the true ways of God. You’re one who doesn’t show favoritism to anyone’s status. So we ask you – 22 is it proper or not to pay taxes to a corrupt government?” 23 Jesus saw right through their cunning ploy and said, “Why are you testing me? 24 Show me one of the Roman coins. Whose head is on the coin? Whose title is stamped on it?” They answered, “Why, it’s Caesar’s.” 25 Jesus said, “Precisely. The coin bears the image of the Emperor Caesar, and you should give back to Caesar all that belongs to him. But you bear the image of God. So give back to God all that belongs to him.” 26 The imposters were left speechless and amazed in the presence of all the people, unable to trap Jesus with his words. (Luke 20:21-26 The Passion) Over and over the enemies of Jesus tried so many different ways to try to trick Him. If only they had spent as much time just simply listening to Him with open hearts. And at this time He had a simple answer for the question they were sure would trip Him up. He said, “Give to Caesar what belongs to him, and to God all that belongs to Him.” The same is true for us today; what the government requires from us, and what belongs to God. Father, this is a lesson that can, and should, be learned over and over. We have been given so much. Jesus simply says to give to those to whom it belongs. Thank You for Your ways. AMEN This morning I look at the splendor of the sky and see Your creative genius glowing brightly. But as I look at this wonder and workmanship, I ask You this question: “Compared to all this, why do You bother with us mortals?” Psalm 8
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