Traditional interpretation of this conversation is straightforward. Part of being a good Christian is supporting local government—i.e. paying taxes. Paul writes about this at length in Romans 13:6-7: “For the same reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants…Pay to all w….
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This post appeared here first: Forward Day By Day – March 21, 2018
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