Daily Bread — Trick Questions

Daily Bread offers a short reflection on today’s EFKS reading, sharing gentle encouragement to carry God’s word into everyday life for quiet daily devotion.

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10/9/20261 min read

Today’s Reading:
Matthew 22:15–33 (EFKS Tusi Faitau Aso)

“Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
(Matthew 22:21)

This week’s EFKS theme:
The Gospel of Matthew — Insights

A Thought for Today

Jesus sees beyond the question to what really matters.

What This Means for Us Today

People tried to trap Jesus with carefully chosen questions.

Instead of becoming caught in their arguments, Jesus continually pointed toward deeper truth.

We will not always have simple answers to every complicated question. But we can keep asking what faithfulness to God requires from us.

Carry This With You

Do not let complicated questions distract you from simple faithfulness.

A Simple Prayer

Lord, give me wisdom when answers are difficult.
Keep my heart centred on what belongs to You.

Today’s Invitation

When something feels complicated today, ask a simpler question:

“What would honour God here?”

— Alofa Tunoa

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