“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.” – Colossians 1:28 NIV
“Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” – Romans 13:7-8 ESV
“The wicked borrows but does not pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives;” -Psalm 37:21 ESV
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it”—when you have it with you.” – Proverbs 3:27-28 ESV
“It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay.” – Ecclesiastes 5:5 ESV
“Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience. For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. ” – Romans 13:5-6 ESV
A Prayer for Guidance
Think about a decision you made recently. Maybe it was choosing what to wear for the day.
