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In Matthew 17:24-29, Peter is confronted about paying the “Temple Tax”, and Jesus uses it as an opportunity to teach about God’s true family as well as His provision. Jesus also demonstrates wisdom in not causing offense: there are times when we go along with other people’s rules, not because they matter, but precisely because they don’t really matter. In our imperfect world, t's okay to just get along sometimes.
By First Reformed Church of PortageIn Matthew 17:24-29, Peter is confronted about paying the “Temple Tax”, and Jesus uses it as an opportunity to teach about God’s true family as well as His provision. Jesus also demonstrates wisdom in not causing offense: there are times when we go along with other people’s rules, not because they matter, but precisely because they don’t really matter. In our imperfect world, t's okay to just get along sometimes.