The Pharisees know all about this controversial topic. In their mind, there was no good answer.
A. If you say to the people, "Pay taxes," you quickly become unpopular with the people.
B. If you say to the people, "Don't pay taxes," you quickly become unpopular with the Roman guard.
There are many points in the Bible which point to being good citizens; obeying the laws and paying taxes. So Jesus needed to explain this truth. The amazing part of this event is how Jesus so beautifully demonstrated truth in love. And this was done by changing people's PERSPECTIVE.
You might recognise this mountain. It is Mount Everest.
It might be more difficult to recognise the same mountain from this photo:
Whenever our views on a subject differ than that of God's Word, it means our perspective is wrong. Jesus pointed out that money is not what matters, but people. God doesn't care about making a profit, but growing prophets. God doesn't want to raise funds, He wants to raise kids.
"Lord, please help us have a good Godly perspective on everything. When this world hates us for our love for Christ, help us to have compassion on them knowing God loves them. When we have to pay taxes or have financial issues, help us to remember to store our treasures in heaven. When we have health issues, help us to remember we will be given new bodies and live forever with You. Amen."
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