The Events Of Holy Week: Wednesday
April 12th, 2006 · Posted in Christianity, Holy Week Reflections, Religion, SPIRITUALITY, The Church Year · 0 Comments
One event that may have occured on Wednesday of Holy Week is the discussion of whether to pay taxes to the emperor or not (Matthew 22:15-22, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 20:20-26).
The religious leaders were wanting to trap Jesus — trying to see if they could catch Him saying something that would either offend the Romans or that would make the Jews mad. His response showed a great truth that cuts to the heart of where our allegiance lies.
“Give to the emeror the things that are the emperor’s,
and to God the things that are God’s.”
In other words, give to the earthly powers that things that are theirs — but to God the things that are His.
What things belong to an earthly power?
Well — our allegiance — our love — taxes — what we owe for the things we are provided.
What things belong to God?
Well — everything!
Our ultimate love — allegiance — what we owe God for what He has provided us.
Lord — Help me to give to my country what is it’s due — but to give to You my ultimate devotion and love. Amen.
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