Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God Mk. 12:13-17
The Jews were oppressed by the Romans,
So the Pharisees asked Jesus,
What did they owe to their oppressors?
This is a difficult question.
Throughout history there have been times too when the Church and State have been at odds with each.
The colonists had to decide what belonged to themselves and what belonged to the King of England.
To a complicated question,
Jesus gave a simple answer.
Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. Mk.12:17
So each person should reflect on what belongs to Caesar and what belongs to God,
And then give to each accordingly.
God bless
Fr. Patrick
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