Politically speaking, when Jesus stated ';Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's'; what was he referring to?

taxes - but we are rendering something to ';Caesar'; that doesn't belong to ';Caesar!';Politically speaking, when Jesus stated ';Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's'; what was he referring to?
Evil.





He was saying that one should not stoop to fight the evil in this world, but prepare one's self for the next one.





It's the same thing He was referring to when He said the following:





38 ';You have heard that it was said, ';An eye for an eye and a tooth for a


tooth.' 39But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on


your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40If anyone wants to sue you and


take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. 41And whoever compels you to


go one mile, go with him two. 42Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants


to borrow from you do not turn away.





(Matthew 5)Politically speaking, when Jesus stated ';Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's'; what was he referring to?
He was speaking of taxes, however I must agree with as.erwin he wasn't speaking politics, because unlike you and I, Jesus did not involve himself in political affairs, he was NO part of THIS world. So Chi decide if you want to be in the politics section or the religion section, don't try to mix the two. After all...Jesus wouldn't.
Jesus was asked whether the Jewish should have to pay taxes to their oppressors, the Romans.





The answer that most of the Jewish people would have liked would have been no. Naturally, they did not want to have to pay money to the people oppressing them.


But if he has said no, the Romans could have arrested him for trying to start a revolt against taxes.





So his answer was a rather diplomatic way to say paying taxes to Rome was not being disloyal to God.





It in no way reflected what he felt taxes should have gone to, who should have to pay taxes or how much taxes should be taken from people.





The answer was part spiritual, part diplomatic.
Well, considering he wasn't speaking politically when he said it, that is tough one to answer...





In context, he was pointing out the futility of worldly possessions. (it is the basis for what we now call ';vows of poverty';)
Taxes. However God only asked up to tithe 10% and He takes care of our needs so why does our 'Caesar' demand more and more from us and take away our basic freedoms, and spend money on things that pay off their political cronies and lavish their own lifestyles.
He was saying give to the worldly what belongs to the wordly (taxes/money) and give the spiritual to what belongs to the spiritual (God)





Unfortunately Democrats want to give neither one
Obviously taxes. But I don't think Jesus said, ';give Caesar everything he wants whenever he wants'; either.
Jesus was responding to a direct question about taxes. The hypocrites and detractors had hoped to trip him up with the question but they failed.
Politically or otherwise, Jesus mean't what he said in the context of the question asked him. Whose face is on the denarius?
Specifically...taxes. But in a broader sense Christ was metaphorically speaking of all earthly things...
Money. And his intent was to indicate he didn't care about material troubles one way or another. I'm not so spiritual, I have to pay my bills.
The answer to that question can be found in the same dialogue as your quotation.
Taxes
paying ones taxes unlike some officials in DC
taxes
that would be taxes. i guess obama's staff didn't get the memo.
money
Taxes. You should pay the taxes that are due whether they are fair or not..
Biblical stories has no place in modern politics. Please ask the question in another YA section..