They showed Jesus a gold coin and said to him, "The Roman emperor's people demand taxes from us." He said to them, "Give the emperor what belongs to the emperor, give God what belongs to God, and give me what is mine. (100 Thomas)

There are those who perceive that the best translation of the Golden Rule is "do unto others as they want."

If he wants money, give him money. If she wants respect, give her respect. If he wants obedience, give him obedience.

Scripture tells us that thanksgiving belongs to God. Why do we so often give what is not wanted and hold back what belongs to God?

The synoptic parallels are Mark 12:13-17, Matthew 22: 15-22, and Luke 20:20-26.