Is it because they don't love the good Lord?
Eph.6:5
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God.
Col.3:22
Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ.
Tit.2:9-10
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God.
1 Pet.2:18
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
2007-05-14 12:38:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The servants in these passages were slaves.
2007-05-14 12:48:01 · update #1
I am amazed at some of these responses. Some of them say it is perfectly alright for them to think as they please instead of what the bible (which they profess to believe) tells them to believe. What it comes down to is that you do as you please. I, on the other hand, am a scummy, low down, sneaking, lying, cheating, atheistic blight on your religious society. Talk about hypocrisy.Gimmie a break.
2007-05-14 13:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by Grendel's Father 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bible was written over 2000 years ago, by man. At that time slavery was common and the bible was actually a way to keep slaves submissive. Now we know that slavery is morally wrong. Just because it was OK 2000 years ago doesn't mean it's good for today's society.
2007-05-14 19:58:07 · answer #2 · answered by punch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh you poor poor kid.
A servant is paid. A slave is not. A servant is a hired hand. A slave is someone who was taken by force then made to work for someone else.
While the Old Testament makes mention to indentured servants it also says they are to be freed in the Jubilee year. The Hebrews got in deep trouble with the Almighty when they refused to let their indentured servants go so God sent them into slavery themselves to teach them a lesson.
2007-05-14 19:44:28 · answer #3 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What? The bible is wrong?? No sir, you are going to hell! Hell that burns and gives you rashes. You know the one that all the people who violate the rules will go to. Bring back slavery! No wait, I am Irish we were slaves too :(
2007-05-14 19:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by Scott B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You saying you support slavery?
Go back to the cotton belt
2007-05-14 19:43:10 · answer #5 · answered by Skeptic123 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
why do people try to stop polygamy when the bible says it's okay? why do people not stone gays to death when the bible says it's the thing to do?
2007-05-14 19:46:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the bible is wrong. And if it can be wrong about that, it can be wrong about other things. But the Christians don't like to admit it.
2007-05-14 19:41:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
bc way back when times were different than now. and now we belive that you should never "own" somebody
2007-05-14 19:43:43 · answer #8 · answered by Lauren 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋