MARK 12:17
Jesus said to them, ‘Give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.’ And they were utterly amazed at him.
All created things in heaven, on earth, and in the universe belong to God and exist to give Him glory. So even when I say give to the emperor the things that are his and to God the things that belong to God know this, the emperor too belongs to God. Everything and all people everywhere are subject to God and to His will. Those entrusted with great power and wealth are appointed by God to be good stewards of His riches and bounty and will be required to give a strict account of their stewardship. You too have been given much. Count your blessings daily. Give thanks daily. Be grateful for there are many in the world who long to have all that you have been given both spiritual and temporal and never forget that these are given to you to be shared. The more you give away generously and joyfully the more you will receive. A closed heart and a clenched fist will wither and die because there is no room to receive and grow. Live to give. Spend yourself extravagantly for others and you will receive life in abundance.
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