WHOSE IS IT?

Introduction:

A. How Do You Pretend To Be Righteous?

1. Do you have to look a certain way?

2. Do you say or do certain things?

3. Is this what it means to be a Spiritual Hypocrite?

B. Are More Of Us Like The Pharisees Than we Wish To Admit?

Body: Luke 20: 20 - 26

I. Guerrilla Tactics

A. Pharisees watch, but do not learn.

B. Pharisees send spies.

1. They pretended to be righteous (How do you pretend to be righteous?).

2. Their mission - to take Jesus' words captive.

C. Pharisees desire to turn Jesus over to authorities.

II. A Divisive Question.

A. Praise for a true teacher.

1. He says and teaches rightly.

2. He does not show favoritism.

B. Should we pay taxes?

1. Is it right to give to "ungodly rulers?"

2. Could the money not be put to better use?

C. Teachings Unsaid.

1. Who has given the government their authority (Romans 13)?

2. Do we not trust God to bless if we do what is right?

3. Which is more like Christ - to make a killing or to suffer wrong without a fight?

III. A Wise Answer.

A. Jesus perceives their intentions.

B. What is the source of the money?

1. Who is the one that issued the money?

2. Who is the one that backs the worth of the money?

C. Give what is due to the "owner."

Conclusion:

A. When It Comes To Money - What's More Important?

1. Holding on to as much as possible?

2. Giving what is due to those it is due?

3. Using it to bring glory to God's name?

B. Do We Try To Twist What Jesus Said To Our Advantage?