APRIL, 1916

APRIL, 1916

My Dear Brother, — I am glad to have D.L.H.’s paper, which seems right on the whole.

The remarks on the believer’s body need guarding lest it might be assumed that the ‘title of the State to them’ is absolute.

Caesar’s image and superscription is not (or should not be) on the believer’s body, but rather God’s image and superscription.

The State therefore cannot claim it rightly in an absolute way. It is indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and cannot be allowed under other control, it must be ever held subject to the will of God. But, of course, Romans 13 is the will of God governing the body in relation to the powers that be.

The State may lay claim, and I submit to a point, but it ever remains true that we must obey God rather than man.

In giving money in the way of tribute there is a difference, for it comes under the absolute control of the State.

Affectionately yours in Christ,

James Taylor.