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Post by RYTCHZ MAGIC on Oct 15, 2005 18:30:52 GMT 9
“Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar…Give to God what belongs to God.”
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Jesus’ answer to the entrapment of the Pharisees expresses a very profound principle, namely, that we are citizens of two worlds – 1) the world we see ( body and matter) 2) the unseen world of the spirit. And we have duties to both worlds – to the state and to God.
****** In so far as possible be loyal to earthly governments; be responsible, participative and honest citizens. But when the government becomes corrupt; when it threatens the family and freedom; when becomes the source of injustice, corruption; when it condones prostitution, gambling, drugs, violence, criminality, immorality then we have the duty to correct that government—not to condemn the government but to be part of healing process. We could not simply remain silent and indifferent…we have to pronounce our stand on moral issues.
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Over and above everything and every one is the priority that should be given to GOD and the SOUL.
God does not need your taxes. He does not need your votes either. But GOD does deserve your SOUL….it was made for him. And so it should never be given to any human institution.
If your government, your job, your loyalty to a politician or human relationships demand your soul, SAY NO! Your souls belong to God alone!
Even if they crucify you for that answer, as did our Lord, you will never regret that choice. When it comes to things that are God’s, there are no compromises.
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