Here it is Tax Day and time to file our taxes. Nobody really enjoys paying taxes, but it is our legal obligation as US citizens.
When Jesus was presented with the question as to the legality of Jews paying taxes to the Romans, the Pharisees thought they had Him in a Catch 22. Answer No and the Romans would try Him for treason. Answer Yes and the Pharisees would claim He was blaspheming. Either way He couldn't win; or so they thought.
The answer wasn't as simple as yes or no. Jesus said, "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, and to God that which is God's"
For the full message shared on 04-15-12 at the First Church of God - Racine, WI go to:
Giving God His Due
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