In today's Gospel, the Pharisees try to trap Jesus with a difficult question: "Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?" They want to put Him in a difficult position. If Jesus says yes, some people may accuse Him of supporting the Roman authorities. If He says no, He may be accused of opposing the Roman government. But Jesus, in His wisdom, does not fall into their trap. He asks them to show Him the coin used to pay the tax. Then He asks, "Whose image is this and whose inscription?" They answer, "Caesar's."