How did Jesus answer those who asked if it was right for them to pay taxes to Caesar?

How did Jesus answer those who asked if it was right for them to pay taxes to Caesar?

• A. Give Caesar what belongs to him, and give God what belongs to Him.
• B. Pay Caesar all the money they earn.
• C. Refuse to pay taxes because of God.
• D. Pay Caesar only what they owe, delay the rest.

Answer: (A)

This question tests how to balance duties to government with loyalty to God. Jesus answers a tricky question about paying taxes by showing both priorities: give to Caesar what belongs to him (the money bears his image and authority) and give to God what belongs to Him (worship, obedience, and life belonging to God, since we are made in His image). This teaches that paying taxes is part of civil responsibility, while God rightly claims our ultimate devotion and devotion to Him. The other ideas miss that balanced approach or imply avoiding civil duties, which isn’t what Jesus taught.

This question tests how to balance duties to government with loyalty to God. Jesus answers a tricky question about paying taxes by showing both priorities: give to Caesar what belongs to him (the money bears his image and authority) and give to God what belongs to Him (worship, obedience, and life belonging to God, since we are made in His image). This teaches that paying taxes is part of civil responsibility, while God rightly claims our ultimate devotion and devotion to Him. The other ideas miss that balanced approach or imply avoiding civil duties, which isn’t what Jesus taught.