In Luke 20, we read this interaction between Jesus and those who were trying to trick him into breaking the law:
Tricksters: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?
Jesus: Show me a coin. Now, this engraving, who does it look like and what does it say?
Tricksters: Caesar.
Jesus: Then give Caesar what is his and give God what is his.
So the blanket tax Joseph and Pharaoh came up with was 20%?
Why did God only ask for 10%?
Why do only 2/3rds of pastors tithe?
Why does the average Lutheran give 2% to church and charity?
Or is this really a teaching about the importance of living below your means, both as individuals and as a church, so that we can give generously to those in need?
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