Song # 966.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Luke chapter 20 that Jesus was asked by spies, if they should pay taxes to Caesar.
The teachers of the law and the chief priests were looking for a way to have Jesus arrested (Luke 20:19). Keeping a close watch on Jesus, they sent spies, who pretended to be honest. They hoped to catch Jesus in something He said so that they might hand Him over to the power and authority of the governor (Luke 20:20). So the spies questioned Jesus “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what is right, and that you do not show partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth” (Luke 20:21). “Is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” (Luke 20:22). Jesus saw through their deceitfulness and said to them (Luke 20:23), “Show me a denarius. Whose portrait and inscription are on it?” (Luke 20:24). “Caesar’s” they replied. Then Jesus said to them “Then give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s” (Luke 20:25). They were unable to trap Jesus in what He had said there in public. And astonished by His answer, they became silent (Luke 20:26).
Thought for today: when you know what is truth, you will then know what is false.
Thought for the future: let God’s word fill your mind, rule your heart, and lead your way. Where will you spend your eternity?