We hear many sermons about surrendering to Christ, about His sole authority, and the necessity of building our lives on the Word of God. But how often do we pause to ask—what, exactly, did Jesus mean when He made that distinction?
And more importantly, what did He leave out?
What belongs only to God—and must never be given to Caesar?
We need to remember the context.
Jesus was not speaking to the disciples here. He was speaking to a group of rebellious Jews—Herodians and Pharisees—who sought to entangle Him in His words (Matthew 22:15).
They asked Him whether it was lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, hoping to trap Him.
But the Lord, knowing their wickedness, asked them to show Him the tribute money.
They brought unto Him a penny. And He said, “Whose is this image and superscription?”
They answered, “Caesar’s.”
Then came the dividing line:
“Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.”
The coin bore Caesar’s image—so give it to him.
But you—you bear the image of God (Genesis 1:27).
Your soul, your labor, your children, your conscience—they are not Caesar’s to claim.
Caesar may pave roads, mint coins, and raise armies. But he did not create you.
And if he didn’t create you, he doesn’t own you.
I’ll go deeper into this later. For now, I ask only that you consider:
What are you rendering to Caesar that belongs only to God?
Because what you render reveals whose image you bear—and whose kingdom you truly serve.
After this short reflection, feel free to look over the declarations and affidavits that follow.
They are meant to help make that distinction clear—lawfully, peacefully, and in truth.
✦ Preface and Purpose Statement ✦
The following declaration(s) are presented not as “legal advice,” nor as an attempt to avoid lawful responsibility, but as a statement of conscience, faith, and natural law as understood by men and women seeking to walk uprightly before God and neighbor.
These documents are not intended for commercial use, nor do they claim protection or privilege under any statutory code. They are not offered by an attorney, nor do they seek to exploit loopholes in civil or tax law. They are simply the honest expression of one’s status before God, one’s conviction of standing, and one’s desire to live lawfully, peaceably, and with integrity in this world.
It is acknowledged that man-made government has created complex systems of assumed jurisdiction, legal identity, and commercial liability. While we make no accusation of malicious intent, we recognize that many individuals are unaware of the distinctions between the natural man and the legal fiction created in their name.
This material is provided for educational, spiritual, and truth-seeking purposes. It is meant to provoke sincere inquiry into one’s identity, responsibilities, and relationship to the systems of this world, and to the divine law which transcends them.
We encourage all who read this to:
• Test all things (1 Thessalonians 5:21)
• Seek wisdom, not shortcuts (Proverbs 4:7)
• Act in honor, not defiance (Romans 12:18)
• Serve no master but Christ (Matthew 6:24)
Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, tax, financial, or commercial advice. It is instead a declaration of truth made in good faith, under the authority of conscience and the Most High God. Those who act on this information must do so with personal responsibility, prayer, and discernment.
Affidavit of Status
By Declaration, Not by Application
I, Monetary of the family Realist, a living man created by Almighty God, do hereby make the following declaration of truth, publicly and under penalty of perjury, to correct the record and rebut false presumptions of law or status made against me by operation of statute, fiction, or adhesion.
I am not a "U.S. person," "citizen of the United States" as defined in 26 USC §7701, 14th Amendment fiction, or any legal entity created by or for commercial or administrative purposes.
I was born [insert month and year] on the land known as [State, Republic of], to a living woman and man, not as property or subject of any incorporated government. I was not created by the STATE OF [YOUR STATE], nor do I consent to be governed by fiction through the agency of any instrument bearing my name in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.
I am not surety for, nor agent of, any legal entity, corporation, trust, or vessel that has been registered in my name without full disclosure or informed consent. I reserve all rights, titles, and interests in my name and estate, nunc pro tunc, ab initio.
I travel freely, assemble peaceably, speak without license, worship without condition, and work by right, not by privilege.
This affidavit is a true and faithful expression of my status, beliefs, and natural right to be governed only by God's law and mutual contract. No third party may rebut this affidavit without sworn testimony, first-hand knowledge, and full commercial liability.
This affidavit shall stand as truth in commerce, law, and public record unless rebutted point-for-point by sworn affidavit within 21 days.
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