Readings: Proverbs 8:11-22, Philippians 3:17-21, Matthew 22:15-22
With the upcoming elections, taxes seem to be on the front burner of topics. I've yet to meet anyone who truly likes paying taxes, but there are various opinions on just how much is a comfortable amount to pay.
Taxes have been around since the time of Christ; in fact, He was asked, "Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?" (Matthew 22:17) His answer? "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's" (Matthew 22:21). Jesus didn't seem to get quite in the uproar the rest of us do. Maybe because he realized the wealth of Caesar couldn't touch the riches of Heaven.
"With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and property. My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the path of justice, bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasures full" (Proverbs 8:18-20). It's easy for us to forget what real wealth is; we instead kind of follow after this paper stuff here on Earth. "Their mind is on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven" (Philippians 3:19b-20). Citizenship where the debates on taxes, healthcare, education, etc. have no place. Citizenship in paradise.
No debate there...just blessings beyond our wildest dreams.
Peace be with you.
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