(KJV.) ST. MATTHEW 17:24
(24) And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said; Doth not your master pay tribute?
DO WHAT IS RIGHT!
Grace be unto you!
It is the choice of man, to obey or disobey established rules and regulations; therefore, as a true Christian, follow the dictates of the Holy Spirit, do whatever he directs you to endeavor, never use common sense to solve issues of life that require the divine intervention of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Be encouraged to obey the law of the nations in which you reside, live a peaceful life.
About today's text, Jesus Christ and his disciples went to the city of Capernaum, the people that received tribute money came to Peter and asked him, do your master pay tribute? To unravel the underline thoughts of this question; ponder over it for a moment, first of all, for them to ask Peter such an inquiry, points to the fact that, conceivably, they acknowledge Jesus as a deity, a person of a kingship, and such an individual is considered as a Levite, who do not pay tribute or levy; for usually, the collected tribute is for their welfare, cf. Numbers 7:5; therefore, the tribune collectors were skeptical about the matter, if he was to pay or not to pay for the levy, to approach Jesus for the fees, so they went to Peter with it instead, you see! It is not about the levy, it is about what is the right thing to do or not to do; therefore, always ponder over your actions and reactions to do what is rightful in your eyes.
The second fact is, tribute money is collected from strangers, who enter the gates of one state to the vicinity of another; should we call it a toll? I think it is an appropriate word to use for such an attitude, but the truth is, Jesus Christ is a Sovereign and can refuse to pay the toll collectors, but for the sake of peace, he obliged to the rule; when you continue to read through to verse 27, you will discern that something else happened to the instance for the glory of God; at the time, when Peter was approached by the toll collectors with the issue, presumably, there were no available funds in the coffers of the disciples to pay for the fees.
Therefore, a miracle happened, Jesus, asked Peter to go to the sea and cast a hook, take up the fish that first comes up, opened up its mouth, there should be a piece of money to take, and give to the toll collectors; If you believe in Jesus, nothing is a coincidental, no matter what comes up against you, it is to his glory, he can change negative intentions into good ones, cf. Romans 8:28, a situation that was supposed to make Jesus and his disciples uncomfortable, create a scene of rebellion against the authorities of Capernaum, became a supernatural case to those who saw Peter performing the seashore, fish and the coin miracle; therefore, always endeavor to obey the voice of the Holy Spirit, when you do the right thing, miracles can happen through you as well.
Beloved, be encouraged to live by the principles of the scriptures and that of the nations in which you live; if Jesus the son of God, who had the authority to do and undo all things, obeyed the law of the land for peace sake, how about you his believer? It is godly on your part to do likewise! To ice the cake; some believers are confused as to why they ought to pay tithes; to pay or not to pay for it is your choice; in case you are confused about the issue, my advice to you is, to obey what the scriptures dictate to you; follow the role of the thumb, pray about it, listen, and obey what the Holy Spirit ministers to you about the matter, do your part, trust and leave the rest in the hands of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Jesus loves you! Amen and Amen! You are blessed, walk in your blessings!
He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Rev. 3:13. Peace and Love be unto you!
WORD OF WISDOM:
(KJV.) Proverbs 7:12 For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence, but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
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