Matthew 22:21
They say unto him, Cesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.
About Matthew 22:21
Few verses address What the Bible Says About the Authority of Government, Political Involvement in the Bible, and Religious Freedom in the Bible as directly as Matthew 22:21. This New Testament passage from the gospel of Matthew has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
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How to Apply Matthew 22:21
Pray through Matthew 22:21 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of What the Bible Says About the Authority of Government. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.
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