Obviously Caesar did not use all taxes for Godly purposes, and thus we are called to pay our taxes as well.<br>We have to balance our desire to change this temporal earth with the knowledge that Christ's kingdom is not of this world.<br> <br>Whenever I want to change the world politically, I think of the following.<br>"But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all."<br><br>Let me state I believe that it is OK for a Christian to hold public office - but with the understanding that public office is a servant's role. They are to be true servants of the public; not ruling over the public.<br><br>Steve<br>

Grace is not common.