RENDER UNTO CAESAR

Matthew 22:15-22
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.

Taxes for Caesar

15 Then the Pharisees met together to plot how to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested. 16 They sent some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to meet with him. “Teacher,” they said, “we know how honest you are. You teach the way of God truthfully. You are impartial and don’t play favorites. 17 Now tell us what you think about this: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

18 But Jesus knew their evil motives. “You hypocrites!” he said. “Why are you trying to trap me? 19 Here, show me the coin used for the tax.” When they handed him a Roman coin, 20 he asked, “Whose picture and title are stamped on it?”

21 “Caesar’s,” they replied.

“Well, then,” he said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.”

22 His reply amazed them, and they went away.


Today is a day to render unto Caesar. No it is not tax day but voting day. Rendering unto Caesar is participation in the process. Rendering unto God is using His guidance as you vote your choice. When you cast your vote, choose the candidate(s) who you see best reflecting The Great Commandment (loving God, loving your neighbor). It is interesting that it comes just a few verses after Jesus response to the test concerning Caesar.

The bottom line … GO VOTE!