Taxes: A Kingdom Perspective In this episode of our Faithfully Funded series, we explore taxes — a topic that often brings stress, confusion, or even frustration — through a biblical and practical lens. Miranda dives into how God calls us to faithful stewardship of all He entrusts to us, including what we owe to the government. Matt shares his unique perspective, highlighting how paying taxes responsibly can actually create freedoms and opportunities, allowing us to participate in the systems that support our communities while honoring God with our resources.
Together, we unpack common misconceptions, explore the spiritual principles behind obedience and generosity, and offer practical guidance for managing taxes with clarity, integrity, and peace. This episode reminds us that financial faithfulness isn’t just about saving or giving—it’s about living wisely in every area God entrusts to us.
Biblical Rooting:
Romans 13:6–7 (ESV)
“For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.”
Show Resources:
The Bible (NET Version)
The Two Sides of Every Dollar, (Miller)
https://tinyurl.com/MMillerAmazon
God & Money, (Cortines & Baumer)
All the Teachings of Jesus, (Lockyer)
Managing God's Money, (Alcorn)
Neither Poverty Nor Riches (Blomberg)
Simple Money, Rich Life (Lotich)
Money, Possessions, and Eternity (Alcorn)
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