Rom 13:7 | MHM | STEP | v. 7 : “Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.” Christians are told to give everyone what they owe—whether it is taxes, respect, or honor—because this is part of living rightly as followers of Jesus. This means we should give everyone what we owe them, especially those in authority. For example, we must pay taxes and respect the government, because they serve a purpose in society. Taxes and customs should be paid honestly, just as Jesus taught when He said to give to Caesar what is Caesar’s. We should also show respect and honor to those who deserve it, such as parents, teachers, and leaders. This is part of the fifth commandment, “Honor your father and your mother.” Paying debts and being fair with others is important because “the wicked borrow and do not repay.” We should try not to owe anything to anyone if we are able to pay.

‏ Romans 13:7

v. 7: “Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.” Christians are told to give everyone what they owe—whether it is taxes, respect, or honor—because this is part of living rightly as followers of Jesus. This means we should give everyone what we owe them, especially those in authority. For example, we must pay taxes and respect the government, because they serve a purpose in society. Taxes and customs should be paid honestly, just as Jesus taught when He said to give to Caesar what is Caesar’s. We should also show respect and honor to those who deserve it, such as parents, teachers, and leaders. This is part of the fifth commandment, “Honor your father and your mother.” Paying debts and being fair with others is important because “the wicked borrow and do not repay.” We should try not to owe anything to anyone if we are able to pay.