Jesus would say to render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s, in reply over whether one should pay taxes to the occupying Roman Empire.
This was money taken by threat of force to be used by the Empire to do things that Jesus would NOT approve of.
So whatever taxes you are assessed, you must pay, if you are a Christian.
However, in this Empire, we have the right to make our voices heard and vote accordingly.
The New Testament makes it clear that giving should be done from the heart, freely, without compulsion. Indeed, the case for giving is very stronly made, but it is a matter of the heart, not a matter of force.
If Congress passes a law, and the president signs it, that the tax rate is 100%, no deductions, we are legally and morally obliged to pay it?
One of the greatest parts of FR is finding that somebody else has said what I want to say, and often said it better !
The New Testament makes it clear that giving should be done from the heart, freely, without compulsion. Indeed, the case for giving is very stronly made, but it is a matter of the heart, not a matter of force.
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Charity comes from giving. Welfare comes from taking.
There is no good in paying taxes except you get to keep from going to jail. It is not a good deed. What you GIVE to help others is a good deed and is what The Lord would approve of. Although I’m sure He would approve of your paying your taxes but, it would not be a Christian good deed.