What Paul says to masters and slaves applies to all of us. All of us – in one way or another – will be in charge of some project or situation - a master. When you are in a position of authority, treat those under your care justly and fairly. Remember that you also have a Master in heaven – and he will judge you by the same standard that you use to govern those under your care!
We need bosses who will do what is just and fair – for everyone!
Because all of us – at some other point – will be bondservants. All of us will be in a position of subordination – where we have to submit to those in authority over us! Even the branches of the U.S. government have to submit to the other branches in some way.
By the way, this is also true in much smaller worlds: our workplace, the household, a sports team, a marriage. And when we are the inferior – we need to recognize and honor our superiors.
After all, you are serving the Lord Christ! Jesus is King. He is Lord. He is Christ – the anointed King.
When you are at work – remember that you are no longer who you once were! You are a servant of the Lord Jesus. You are working not for man, but for King Jesus!
Your work is not merely for your earthly master. Your work – your everyday, ordinary labor – is primarily about serving the kingdom of Jesus!
You're not just working for a paycheck. You're not just working to advance the interests of your earthly boss.
Your purpose in your daily labors is to advance the kingdom of Christ.
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