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Bible Notes

Matthew 17:24-27 (07.06.19)

Matthew 17:24-27
24 After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma temple tax came to Peter and asked, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the temple tax?”
25 “Yes, he does,” he replied.
When Peter came into the house, Jesus was the first to speak. “What do you think, Simon?” he asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes—from their own children or from others?”
26 “From others,” Peter answered.
“Then the children are exempt,” Jesus said to him. 27 “But so that we may not cause offense, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.”

This reminds to us that we live in an earthly world where we have obligations and influences. God expects us to be good citizens, but in doing so we must reflect the character of Jesus in the world. We can’t influence people to come to Christ if we don’t live our lives according to His Word.

Father, help us to be good citizens of this world and help us to honour your name.

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