What if the verse "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's" involves more than paying taxes? I worry about how much attention I pay to "Modern-day-Caesars." I worry even more when I realize that often when I am distracted by "them". I fully acknowledge that, as citizens, we have civic responsibilities. However, when I obsess over those responsibilities more than I am captivated by God, Caesar gets too much attention. Essentially I am taking my eyes off Christ.
In my convoluted defense of my misplaced attention, I equate a righteous position on the issues with following God. Unfortunately, when I follow my argument to its logical conclusion, I find myself placing more trust in Caesar than God. I must confess I have even campaigned with more passion for Caesar than I have for God.
I am reminded of another verse, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood..." Sadly enough I have wrestled with flesh and blood. Chances are we all have if facebook is any indication. I have seen Christians attack George Bush and I have seen them attack Barack Obama. In both instances they are "flesh and blood." We fight in heavenly realms from our prayer closets.
