On Theology and Taxes

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John David Walt opens with prayer and works through Romans 13:6–7, "On Theology and Taxes." He treats paying taxes as a spiritual act of obedience. He sings the preamble of the U.S. Constitution to the Schoolhouse Rock tune, and he argues that governments serve under God's delegated authority, so they are ultimately accountable to God. He admits he dislikes paying taxes, but he says submitting to authority is faithfulness to God. If obedience to government ever meant defying God, the real question would be "what shall be the manner of our obedience to God?" and not how to defy the government. He closes with a prayer and journal prompt. He adds that he won't give more energy to toxic political debate, and that people should serve in government only if they are called, since God calls people to every sector of life.

David Walt joins J. D. to sing verses one and four of "Battle Hymn of the Republic," which they describe as deeply theological and not just patriotic. They encourage listeners to go out and share God's love, because God can use them to meet someone's need. 

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