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• Wiles, Perry

• 1999-06-15

• Moore Theological College

• Wiles speaks on obligations to government and God based on Luke 20:20-26. The query of the passage, a question on taxation, served as an attempt by the Teachers of the Law and Chief Priests to discredit Jesus. Jesus reframes the question, describing the obligation of Believers to both earthly governments and to God. In making the statement of the passage, the secular finds its proper place within the overriding claims of the sacred. To be created in the image of God obligates Believers to give themselves up to God. Believers must simultaneously render to Caesar whatever belongs to Caesar while also upholding their obligations to God. Wiles warns listeners not to seek tax avoidance and to instead pay their obligations to governing authorities. Beyond taxation, Believers must recognise their obligations to honour and to pray for the government God has placed above them. In conclusion, Wiles challenges listeners to consider whether they are paying their due obligations to God.

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