06-06-2023 To God and to Caesar - 10 Minutes with Jesus
“Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” Today's gospel (Mk 12:13-17) speaks to us of the right love for our country (patriotism) as opposed to a wrong and excessive love (nationalism). We should obey civil authority and pay taxes (the Bible is very clear about this), while always recognising the temporary and relative nature of any nation or State. Do we just insult our politicians or do we actually pray for them?