“Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s” (Luke 20:25)
Have you ever thought this might be the most subversive verse in the Bible? Authority comes from truth and God is truth. It follows that Caesar’s authority is illegitimate since his throne is a temporal one — an illusion. Political leaders of today are similarly guilty of masquerading under illegitimate authority. Give them what they deserve: nothing; and give God what God deserves: everything!
You were fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139) in God’s image (Genesis 1:27). God is free and God made you free, because he loves you more than you can imagine (Romans 8:37-39). And damn anyone who tries to tell you different! :)


