Matthew 17.3 Mustard Seeds and Prudence

<p>The Fathers discuss the Mustard seed and what it means to have faith like a mustard seed? Then Jesus an Peter, (but notice Jesus calls Peter, &quot;Simon&quot;) Peter is then instructed that the sons do not pay the tax, but others do, those who are not the sons. Jesus acts in Prudence in paying a tax he does not owe, as this is not a matter that is beyond His mission. Jesus has just told the disciples that He will be handed over to the Romans to be killed. This is his mission and a 1/2 shekel will not deter Him from this mission. Jesus has Peter pay the tax, but not until He tells the Apostles that He does not owe it. </p>