To what extent a Christian has to obey in paying taxes for the gov.? What if César requests 75% from z profit?
To what extent a Christian has to obey in paying taxes for the government? What if César requests 75% from our profit are we considered rebellious in the eyes of God if we are not paying this unfair tax some times governments are requesting?
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Give to Ceaser's things Ceaser, and to God's things, God. No percentages are listed. If you are legally under taxation, then you are Legally under taxation.
What about tax?
(God YHWH place all the rulers. If He place a ruler over us that takes 75% we have to obey, because it is our punishment.)
Gen 47:23 Then Joseph said unto the people, Behold, I have bought you this day and your land for Pharaoh: lo, here is seed for you, and ye shall sow the land.
1 Kin 4:21 And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.
Mat 22:21 They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
Neh 5:3 Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the drought.
Neh 5:4 There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.
Rom 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.