Today’s Thought “Electoral Fraudulence” G. Ward

Matthew 22: ²⁰ And He said to them, “Whose image and inscription is this?” ²¹ They *said to Him, “Caesar’s.” Then He *said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.” ²² And hearing this, they were amazed; and they left Him and went away.

 

Even the coinage used by Jesus to illustrate devotion to Holy God was super offensive to Jews of that era; in that its inscription was perceivably idolatrous (cf. Ex.20:4). Moreover, it was the wage for a day’s work for the Roman soldier – so despised for an intentional brutality towards these same. Altogether, Christ’s usage of such a despised thing, even that to which was fundamentally useful at the same time, was given to illustrate a compliance unto government for HIS followers (Ro.13:1-7), regardless as to what inscription was utilized on a monetary note; because the believer is always cognizant of the Holy One inscribed in their hearts (indicative of HIS supremacy over things and man).

*I’m particularly bothered by believer’s insistence to impose on systems, terms of morality perceived, before introducing gospel Truth (Jas.2:13). Our Lord in earth never relied on government to help an All-Wise, Omnipotent God to straighten a rebellious people (like you and me - *Jer.17:9, Ro.3:23). To discount our historical predecessor’s fortitude to stand in spiritual conviction is arrogance at its worse; but, to imitate our Lord Jesus is precedent (Eph.5:1-2)! HE demanded we teach HIS way and whereas HE alone conforms souls – social ills and illicit behaviors diminish…