I just finished working 14 hours on my own and over an hour with my accountant trying to comply with today's tax laws, so I am a little irritated at the level of corruption and power our current government wields in the form of taxation.  Inevitably, my accountant and I begin to rant over the abuses of the tax system and how we work non-stop so others may live comfortably off our labour.  I told her about my best friend's recent experience. 

My friend was in line at the grocery store, and the man in front of her had a cart packed full of hot dogs and buns.  Curious my friend sparked a conversation to find out that this man had a hot dog stand on the beach and invited her to come sample his cooking.  The conversation ended and the man began to purchase his hot dogs and buns, and much to the amazement of my friend, he pulled out an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer-welfare assistance) card to pay for goods.  In absolute shock, my friend realized this man is running a full scale business using the welfare system.  My accountant had several stories of her own and I am sure that many have similar experiences to share.

In light of tax season and the frustrations that we, the productive portions of society, have, I am sharing with you an article written by my husband.  This is my first "guest" post, so I hope that you enjoy it.  Remember, our founders were not just Taxed Enough Already, they were above all, Tyrannized Enough Already!

Happy April 15.

By Pastor Chris Hall http://www.irbconline.com

Having been asked a question about taxes in Mark chapter 12, Jesus tells the Pharisees “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's

While declaring the government’s right to collect tribute, it is clear in Jesus’ statement that some things DO NOT BELONG TO THE GOVERNMENT.  I’d like to suggest to you that THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT CAESAR CANNOT HAVE.

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