Matthew 22:21 “This Is Not the Same Thing as Flipping a Coin”
Have you ever truly considered what the Lord meant when He said, “Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s” (Matthew 22:21, KJV)?
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.
As Christ Himself taught:
“Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s.” (Matthew 22:21)
We seek only to rightly divide the two, and to render what is true.
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.
Further Affiant saith not.
Autograph of Living Man:
Your Name Goes Here… Monetary:Realist
(autograph, not signature)
Date: _____________________
Witness #1:
Name: _____________________
Signature: __________________
Witness #2:
Name: _____________________
Signature: __________________
Notary (optional, but recommended):
State/Commonwealth of ____________
County of ________________________
Subscribed and affirmed before me this ____ day of ____________, 20___
Notary Public: _____________________
My commission expires: _____________
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protecting a child’s God-given identity from entanglement in state-created legal fictions.
Below is a carefully constructed Affidavit of Status for a Child, written to:
• Affirm the child’s natural status as a living soul—not property or corporate entity.
• Deny and rebut any presumption that the child is a “U.S. person,” “citizen of the United States,” or part of any statutory jurisdiction.
• Preserve standing under natural law, divine law, and common law.
This version is designed for parents or guardians who wish to formally declare and protect their child’s status in the public or private record. Let me know what you think.
Affidavit of Status
For [Child's Given Name], a Living Soul
By Declaration, Not by Application
I, John of the family Doe, a living man and biological father to the child known as [Child’s Given Name], do hereby make this solemn and lawful declaration of truth, publicly and under penalty of perjury, before God and man:
That [Child’s Given Name] was born on the ___ day of __________, in the year of our Lord ________, on the land commonly known as [your state], within the united States of America, to a living mother and father.
That [Child’s Given Name] is a living soul, created by Almighty God, not by the hand or fiction of any government, corporate body, or commercial entity.
That no application has been made by myself, or to my knowledge by any agent, hospital, institution, or governmental body, for a State-issued birth certificate, Social Security number, or other enrollment instrument that would create or bind the child to a corporate or statutory entity.
That [Child’s Given Name] is not a "U.S. person," "citizen of the United States" under the 14th Amendment, or participant in any statutory jurisdiction unless and until [he/she] knowingly and voluntarily chooses to enter into such a relationship as a legal adult, with full knowledge of the implications.
That I, as the father [and/or mother], retain full lawful guardianship and responsibility over the child, and assert all natural, parental rights under common law, ecclesiastical law, and divine law, which supersede any presumptions of wardship by the State or any of its subdivisions.
That I do not consent, authorize, or acquiesce to any government, corporation, agency, or third party presuming jurisdiction, custody, guardianship, or authority over said child now or at any time in the future unless lawfully contracted with mutual consent and full disclosure.
That this Affidavit shall stand as a lawful rebuttal to any presumption that the child is a corporate citizen, ward of the state, or subject of any statutory control or benefit system.
That this affidavit shall be entered into the private and/or public record as truth and evidence, and shall remain in full force and effect unless rebutted point-for-point by a sworn affidavit within twenty-one (21) days.
Further Affiant saith not.
Autograph of Living Father:
Monetary : Realist
[wet ink signature only – not ALL CAPS]
Date: _____________________
Autograph of Living Mother (optional):
[Name]: [Last name]
Date: _____________________
Witness #1:
Name: _____________________
Signature: __________________
Date: _____________________
Witness #2:
Name: _____________________
Signature: __________________
Date: _____________________
[Optional but recommended:]
Notary Public: _____________________
Commission Expires: _______________
State/Commonwealth of _____________
County of _________________________
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Affidavit of Status and Ecclesiastical Guardianship
For a Living Soul Known as [Child’s Given Name]
I, (Your First name here), son of [Father’s name], a man created in the image of Almighty God, do declare before heaven and earth, as the natural and lawful father of the child known as [Child’s Given Name], the following solemn truths, to be entered into the record in the name of the Lord of Hosts.
This child, born on the ___ day of ____________, in the year of our Lord ________, is a living soul, formed in the womb by the hand of God (Psalm 139:13–16), and is not a vessel, person, corporation, subject, or property of any government or man-made institution.
This child is not under Caesar, but under the sovereign covering of the Most High God. I affirm with full conscience and conviction that no number, license, certificate, bond, or commercial registration has been sought, nor will it be accepted, that would alter or dilute this sacred identity.
As father and head of my house (Genesis 18:19, Ephesians 6:4), I accept full and divine stewardship over this child. My authority is not derived from the state, but from the God who made us, and I answer only to Him in all matters of conscience, upbringing, and education.
I reject and deny any claim, presumption, or constructive trust created by the issuance of:
- A birth certificate
- A Social Security number
- A taxpayer ID or administrative filing
- Any state registration or incorporation of the child’s name
Let it be known that the name of this child is given in love and covenant, not in commerce. The child shall be known as [First Given Name] of the house and family of ( Your Family Name Aka Last name goes here), a sojourner on the land but not of the world system (John 17:14–16). No entity shall alter, convert, securitize, monetize, bond, or claim ownership of this name or identity.
I declare that this child is:
- A member of the ecclesia (called-out assembly)
- Covered under my household’s covenant with the Lord (Joshua 24:15)
- Entitled to all natural rights bestowed by the Creator, and not subject to waiver by silent acquiescence
Any agency, state actor, or court attempting to assert jurisdiction over this child must first overcome this publicly affirmed, ecclesiastical declaration, and must do so by sworn, firsthand affidavit of full liability and lawful authority under God—which no man can claim above the Father of Lights.
This declaration shall remain as truth in all public and private records, unless lawfully rebutted within twenty-one (21) days by sworn affidavit under penalty of perjury and under full commercial and spiritual liability.
So help me God.
Further affiant saith not.
Autograph of the living father:
(Your first name): of the family ( your last name)
[wet ink only – not signature or ALL CAPS]
Date: _____________________
Autograph of the mother (optional):
[Name]: of the family ____________
Date: _____________________
Two living witnesses (required for ecclesiastical record):
Witness 1:
Name: __________________________
Autograph: ______________________
Date: ___________________________
Witness 2:
Name: __________________________
Autograph: ______________________
Date: ___________________________
Notary (optional for public interface):
Subscribed and affirmed before me on this ___ day of __________, 20___
Notary Public: ____________________
My Commission Expires: ___________