“Then he said to them, ‘So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.’” (Matthew 22:21b, NIV)
We know what belongs to Caesar. Caesar’s name is on his money. Caesar collects his tax from wages, even before it is deposited in our personal accounts. Caesar has laws for conduct that must be obeyed under penalty of fine or imprisonment. We get it, and we render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar because it is right to do so.
On the other hand, what belongs to God?
For an answer, we need look no further than the first book of the Bible (Genesis), where we see that we each were created in the image and likeness of God. As coin and currency bears the image and likeness of Caesar (a.k.a civil government), it is God’s image only that is borne by you and me.
While Caesar is about possessions and property, God is always about persons. We belong to God, and God desires our fellowship. He desires nothing more; and we should offer Him nothing less. – Luther
Daily Encouragement 