Obey the Law of the Land
Matthew 22:17–21 In this passage, the Pharisees and the Herodians tried to trap Jesus by asking whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, the Roman emperor. If He answered "yes," He risked alienating many Jews who opposed Roman rule; if He answered "no," He could be accused of rebellion against Rome. Jesus asked them to show Him a denarius and pointed to Caesar's image on the coin. He then replied: "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's." Jesus' response teaches that believers should fulfill their legitimate civic responsibilities, such as paying taxes and respecting governing authorities, while recognizing that their highest loyalty and worship belong to God alone. Many Christian or Non-Christian readers come away with that impression. Jesus' teachings are often, common senses, practical, and direct, using everyday situations rather than abstract philosophical arguments. ...