In Mark 12:17, Jesus said render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.
They were trying to trap Jesus about paying taxes. Jesus asked who's image was on the coin. They said Caesar's.
So what was Jesus saying?
In Genesis 1:26, it says that God made man in His image. Do you see where this is going? Jesus is telling them if that is Caesar's money and he wants it, give it to him. It is worldly. It is part of his system, so give it to him.
But you are made in the image of God. Give Caesar his money, and give God what is due to Him.
In Mark 12:17, Jesus said render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.
They were trying to trap Jesus about paying taxes. Jesus asked who's image was on the coin. They said Caesar's.
So what was Jesus saying?
In Genesis 1:26, it says that God made man in His image. Do you see where this is going? Jesus is telling them if that is Caesar's money and he wants it, give it to him. It is worldly. It is part of his system, so give it to him.
But you are made in the image of God. Give Caesar his money, and give God what is due to Him.
I hope this helps!
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