Jesus said, " 'Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites?' " Matthew 22:18
Most students hate tests--Why? What about you? How do you feel? Is a test a time to shine or a threat of exposure? Do you, did you, see the teacher as trying to catch you failure or help you to grow?
Most adults at some time administer tests--How do you ask questions? What is your hope? Do you use tests as an aid to those you question or are they ways to assert your superiority?
When have you tried to set someone up by the questions you ask?
Remember that time--
Let Jesus answer you--
Let your heart respond--
Read the whole account of Jesus' encounter with his Pharisee questioners in Matthew 22: 15 - 22.
Paying Taxes
15-17 That's when the Pharisees plotted a way to trap him into saying something damaging. They sent their disciples, with a few of Herod's followers mixed in, to ask, "Teacher, we know you have integrity, teach the way of God accurately, are indifferent to popular opinion, and don't pander to your students. So tell us honestly: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?"
18-19 Jesus knew they were up to no good. He said, "Why are you playing these games with me? Why are you trying to trap me? Do you have a coin? Let me see it." They handed him a silver piece.
20 "This engraving—who does it look like? And whose name is on it?"
21 They said, "Caesar."
"Then give Caesar what is his, and give God what is his."
22 The Pharisees were speechless. They went off shaking their heads.
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