This program will help
you undo financial bondage.
Some people
say the government has no right to collect taxes. One argument is Christians do
not have to pay taxes because they are free from the law. Others say your
allegiance is to God only and therefore you don’t owe the government anything. Some
say elected officials have no right to enact laws requiring taxes because the
constitution does not allow it. Others say taxes oppress citizens and therefore
must be fought against at all costs and left unpaid.
These
arguments can seem rational to a carnal-minded-person however they are not valid
when compared against bible instruction. Jesus said to render unto Caesar things
that are his and render to the LORD what is His. On another occasion, He instructed
Peter to pay taxes and provided for the payment via miraculous means – a coin in
a fish’s mouth. The Apostles Peter and Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit,
instructed Christians to obey government rulers in what is right and pay taxes
because government operations provide some important benefits for people.
We should
obey government regulations when they do not require us to disobey the LORD’s
command to worship Him only, evangelize the lost, fashion believers into disciples,
and live in a Christlike manner. Conceivably, a government could raise taxation
to an enormous level that causes people to rebel against it. There should not
be taxation without fair representation. We help elected officials refrain from
excessive taxation, help them stay as small as possible to meet only true needs
they should serve, and help them refrain from abuses of power when we pray and exercise
our right to vote them out and require them (via the Declaration of
Independence upon which our constitution is founded), to understand our
Creator (the LORD) ultimately gives the unalienable rights we enjoy. Therefore,
they should only initiate and enforce laws that hold people accountable when
they act against federal, state, and local laws that are in accordance with His
will. In the meantime, the LORD is sure to provide believers and those who
follow good stewardship practices more than enough to pay taxes.
Let’s be
clear, it is not un-patriotic to take advantage of every legal option available
to reduce your taxes to the lowest possible amount. Using an honest accountant
to help guide your bookkeeping efforts and complete your income tax returns will
help you in that regard. In times of depression, recession, and economic
downturns, taxes you’ve paid allow governments to provide financial assistance
to businesses and organizations that help people meet short-term needs (assistance
for unemployment, medical, food) while continuing to meet long-term needs
(citizenship records, licenses, sound roads, etc.). Such initiatives along
with the largesse of Churches, individuals, and volunteer efforts help
societies endure storms and experience much longer periods of sunshine. Consider
giving a portion of additional disposal income that remains in your coffers due
to expert financial advice because this helps spread the gospel in your
community and abroad and meet needs of the poor, oppressed, orphans, and widows.
Please pray for this ministry, email me with any
questions, and contact me to speak at your business or ministry conference or
workshop. May the LORD bless you richly as you follow His plan!
1Kings 12:12-16,
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