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Reflection on Arizona’s Tax System
College of Education, Grand Canyon University
GOV-260: Arizona Constitution and Government
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Reflection on Arizona’s Tax System
In this essay, I will analyze the Christian meaning of Matthew 25:35-40 and Arizona’s
tax system. I will also discuss the ethical and social justice implications of both. Next, I will
discuss the actions that Jesus wants his believers to perform when it comes to the tax system.
Finally, I will discuss who pays the different types of taxes and if they are distributed fairly.
Matthew 25:35-40 Christian Meaning
In the passage in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus teaches us how to treat those who are in
need. He spoke in first person, leading to questions of when was Jesus in a situation where is
basic needs had not been met. He then informs those he is teaching that when you provide care to
those who are in need, you are caring for him. Providing the hungry and thirsty with food and
drink is a service unto the Lord. When you read verse 34, it informs us that having compassion
for those in need is a key to eternal life. Jesus says that those who have shown compassion are
blessed of God the Father and will be given their inheritance that was prepared for them since the
, world’s creation (Tyndale House Foundation, 1996/2015). Jesus is instructing us to demonstrate
compassion for those in need through our actions.
Matthew 25:35-40 Relation to Arizona’s Tax System
There are different types of taxes in Arizona’s tax system that relate to the passage in the
Gospel of Matthew. Arizona’s State Sales Tax funds public services, such as healthcare,
education, and programs that directly help the needy. This relates to the teachings of Jesus to
assist those who are in need by providing resources for them through the tax system. Arizona’s
Property Tax, funds public schools, medical facilities, and emergency services, which provides
support to all people. Just as Jesus came as a gift and sacrifice for all, property taxes help to take
care of all people. Arizona’s Gas Tax funds the transportation infrastructure. This keeps the
Reflection on Arizona’s Tax System
College of Education, Grand Canyon University
GOV-260: Arizona Constitution and Government
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Reflection on Arizona’s Tax System
In this essay, I will analyze the Christian meaning of Matthew 25:35-40 and Arizona’s
tax system. I will also discuss the ethical and social justice implications of both. Next, I will
discuss the actions that Jesus wants his believers to perform when it comes to the tax system.
Finally, I will discuss who pays the different types of taxes and if they are distributed fairly.
Matthew 25:35-40 Christian Meaning
In the passage in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus teaches us how to treat those who are in
need. He spoke in first person, leading to questions of when was Jesus in a situation where is
basic needs had not been met. He then informs those he is teaching that when you provide care to
those who are in need, you are caring for him. Providing the hungry and thirsty with food and
drink is a service unto the Lord. When you read verse 34, it informs us that having compassion
for those in need is a key to eternal life. Jesus says that those who have shown compassion are
blessed of God the Father and will be given their inheritance that was prepared for them since the
, world’s creation (Tyndale House Foundation, 1996/2015). Jesus is instructing us to demonstrate
compassion for those in need through our actions.
Matthew 25:35-40 Relation to Arizona’s Tax System
There are different types of taxes in Arizona’s tax system that relate to the passage in the
Gospel of Matthew. Arizona’s State Sales Tax funds public services, such as healthcare,
education, and programs that directly help the needy. This relates to the teachings of Jesus to
assist those who are in need by providing resources for them through the tax system. Arizona’s
Property Tax, funds public schools, medical facilities, and emergency services, which provides
support to all people. Just as Jesus came as a gift and sacrifice for all, property taxes help to take
care of all people. Arizona’s Gas Tax funds the transportation infrastructure. This keeps the
