Do I know I am the same as everyone else in God's eyes? Exodus 30-32

Exodus 30:15 (NASBStr)

The rich shall not pay more and the poor shall not pay less than the half shekel, when you give the contribution to the Lord to make atonement for yourselves.

In this passage Moses is instructed by God to collect from every male, twenty-years and older, a portion of money to supply to the newly constructed Tabernacle.   There is some confusion among scholars as to why this was an annual instruction, as once the Tabernacle was constructed there would be less need for the funds.   It is also confusing why the money was collected in a compulsory method such as this, as it is indicated the people brought so much money voluntarily there was no need for more.  Moses actually tells them to stop bringing money (such is the results of hearts that love God and are, in faith, obedient to Him).   Here, however, is a command of God to the nation.   A command, that having reason, or no reason, doesn't change.  In Matthew 17:27 we have an account of Jesus telling His disciples to pay for the tribute tax so as to not offend anyone.   It appears the tax was a perpetual tax to support the work of the tabernacle.  It is easy to get lost, however, in the "why" and miss an important lesson, seen clearly in the above verse.  Whatever reason for the tax and for the continuation of it, the amount paid was to be the same for the rich and the poor.   The indication here is that God is no respecter of persons like we are in our world.   We talk a good game about the rich and poor are alike and have equal standing, but such is not the case.  The President might have a policy to take care of the poor in this country, but not one of them have ever been seen asking the poor to one the parties at the White House.   Celebrities and dignitaries attend the ball, the poor is on the outside looking in.  This is true in most states and cities and churches.   God is saying that He values both and that both have equal responsibility before God.  Financial status doesn't get you something special and lack of it doesn't set you free from obligation.   God sees us all as the same.  My responsibility in this walk with God is the same as the rich man.  His the same as mine.