Render to Caesar

Matt. 22:19-21 Here, show me the Roman coin used for the tax.” When they handed him the coin, he asked, “Whose picture and title are stamped on it?”

“Caesar’s,” they replied. “Well, then,” he said, “give to Caesar what belongs to him. But everything that belongs to God must be given to God.”

We honor God when we honor the authorities that He has place over us.

Romans 13:1-3 Obey the government, for God is the one who put it there. All governments have been placed in power by God. So those who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow. For the authorities do not frighten people who are doing right, but they frighten those who do wrong. So do what they say, and you will get along well.

We are happier when we show gratitude to God and others.

1Th. 5:18 No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Don’t complain about everything, instead be honest in your dealings with the government and others. Don’t cheat on your taxes! But more importantly, don’t cheat on God. Give Him all He deserves! You are made in His image.

1Cor. 6:18-20 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.