Daily Word

Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience. For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. Pay to all what is owed to them; taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. Romans 13:6-7. Christians must not refuse to pay taxes simply because they think some of the money is used unjustly, for the Roman empire surely did not use all of its money for Godly purposes! So, too, believers are to honor their leaders, even if they are not fully admirable. As Christians our submission is a response of the conscience instructed by divine revelation. Because the task of government is divinely ordained and requires financial support, We as Christians can pay taxes with a distinctive motive and understanding, as an element of devotion to God. Paul was evidently familiar with Jesus’ statement (Matt 22:21), and indicates here how it is applied. Have you ever considered paying your taxes as an honor to God? Think of a leader, or someone in authority over you whom may not be full admirable and lift them up in prayer today.