S – Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they asked him, “Teacher, what should we do?” 

¹³ He told them, “Don’t collect any more than what you have been authorized.” 

¹⁴ Some soldiers also questioned him, “What should we do?” 

He said to them, “Don’t take money from anyone by force or false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.” 

Luke 3:12–14 CSB 

O – Commentary:  Tax collectors, notorious for their dishonesty in collecting more than required and pocketing it for themselves (cf. 5:27–32), exemplified the need for honesty. And soldiers, known and hated for always trying to get more money (by extorting it and blaming others for it), were examples of the need to be content and gentle.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

God is already shifting culture by using these two examples.  He talks to the common Jewish person, then the tax collector (Jewish disliked) and Roman soldier (Gentile with authority).  He didn’t tell the two abhorred people to do a different job or change allegiance.  Instead, he told them to do their job with honesty and contentment.

A – God meets us where we are at and causes us to change.  God can use you right where you are at to be a “voice” in your workplace, community or groups.  You may be the only “Christian” voice in that group.  Use it in a way that honors Him.

R – God, help me to use my voice as an authentic Christian.  Let truth, contentment and humility be my foundation as I honor you in all situations today.