Honour in a Dishonourable World

Berni Dymet reflects on the tension between paying taxes to imperfect or corrupt systems and living according to one's conscience. Using the image of a soldier who respects the uniform rather than the man, he explores Paul's instruction in Romans 13 that Christians, even under the brutal Roman Empire, were called to pay their taxes and show honour and respect where due.

Paul wasn't endorsing tyranny but pointing to God's sovereignty above human corruption—acting with integrity and respect, even when systems are flawed, is an act of faith showing our trust lies not in worldly powers but in Jesus Christ, the King above every king. Berni closes by inviting listeners to receive his free daily "Fresh" devotional for ongoing scripture-based encouragement.

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