Matthew 22:21 They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

Don’t mix politics with religion.

I could stop right there couldn’t I? I think we have all seen and heard enough about the influences of both on the other. These devotionals are non-political, so why am I bringing this subject to the forefront?

We are the body of Christ. There is a right ear and a left ear. There is a right eye and a left eye. There is a left hand and a right hand. We do not all hear the same thing, we do not see the same things, and we do not do the same thing.

We are only given one tongue and neither the right nor the left should take charge over its speech. If we are to render unto God that which is God’s then we need to be mindful of what belongs to God. Caesars change. We do not all live under one rule.

I hear some say with all sincerity; “I am blessed to live here.” Fine, wherever here is, praise God and give thanks unto Him for your blessings. How would you live your life if that “blessing” were taken away? It is within the realm of all possibility that change comes regardless of our best efforts or intentions. You could end up with a new Caesar, demanding what is his due. How will you respond?

According to Jesus render unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar. Can you divorce your politics from your worship? Can you keep allegiance to God and still serve your Caesar, whoever that might be?

Do not think it so easy today for tomorrow may bring another day, with troubles of its own.