Give God What Is His' — Mark 12:17
And Jesus answered and said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at Him.
Key Thought
Jesus' answer was as profound as it was simple. He refused to get caught in a debate with his opponents, but instead placed the responsibility on each of us to decide what is "Caesar's" and what is God's. Jesus spoke with a convicting simplicity that challenged men and women to take responsibility for honoring God, for living responsibly with others, and for honoring our earthly citizenship in holy and honorable ways. Jesus' words still speak to us. What are they challenging you to do today?
Today's Prayer
O Father, the responsibilities of my earthly citizenship and my heavenly one sometimes pull me in different directions. Please help me know what is "Caesar's" and what is yours! I want to live honorably in my earthly homeland and show myself a good citizen. However, dear Father, I never want to do anything that would compromise my clear allegiance to you. Give me wisdom as I seek to live before others as an example of your grace, your holy character, and your holy wisdom. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Philippians 3:20-21
Hebrews 13:14
1 Peter 2:11-14
And Jesus answered and said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at Him.
Key Thought
Jesus' answer was as profound as it was simple. He refused to get caught in a debate with his opponents, but instead placed the responsibility on each of us to decide what is "Caesar's" and what is God's. Jesus spoke with a convicting simplicity that challenged men and women to take responsibility for honoring God, for living responsibly with others, and for honoring our earthly citizenship in holy and honorable ways. Jesus' words still speak to us. What are they challenging you to do today?
Today's Prayer
O Father, the responsibilities of my earthly citizenship and my heavenly one sometimes pull me in different directions. Please help me know what is "Caesar's" and what is yours! I want to live honorably in my earthly homeland and show myself a good citizen. However, dear Father, I never want to do anything that would compromise my clear allegiance to you. Give me wisdom as I seek to live before others as an example of your grace, your holy character, and your holy wisdom. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Philippians 3:20-21
Hebrews 13:14
1 Peter 2:11-14
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