Tax Day!
Today is a busy day for a lot of people in our
industry. As individuals within the
United States, today means something to all of us that must file taxes. While everyone has an opinion on taxes, the
reality of it is that this is something from as far back as the Bible.
Romans 13:1-7
Let
everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no
authority except that which God has established. The authorities that
exist have been established by God. Consequently,
whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has
instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for
those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority?
Then do what is right and you will be commended. For the one in
authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for
rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of
wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is
necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment
but also as a matter of conscience.
This
is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who
give their full time to governing. Give to everyone
what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue;
if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
While we have authorities that we must answer to here on
earth, ultimately our authority is God.
Just as we have laws that we must follow in our lives, so is true about
our spiritual lives. Have you submitted
yourself to the authority of God today?
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