1 Tim 6:1 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
Those that are saved and yet bondsmen, or slaves and are in servitude, are to serve their earthly masters in dignity to give God and His teachings a good Name among the unbelievers.
1 Tim 6:2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit.
Paul does not preach to "free the slaves" as these bondsmen are in servitude. Most probable to pay off a debt of some kind or another. If they have saved masters they are to serve them even more so, because they are faithful to the Lord and benefit from the bondsman's good service. Whatever job or services we are in we are to serve faithfully and give the boss good benefits from our service.
New testament continues slavery . Any good christians I wonder .
2007-06-11 05:47:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The slavery in the NT is nothing like the slavery that occurred in the US. There is nothing wrong with letting someone pay off their debt by working for you. You are right. We should work hard at our jobs and do the best we can as a way of serving God. It is the Protestant work ethic.
2007-06-14 02:55:36 · answer #1 · answered by gerafalop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God rocks! Religion is not more than the earliest form of governance. Look it up, trace it back. The truth is open for business.
2007-06-11 05:56:34 · answer #2 · answered by Dull Jon 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thank goodness, somebody need to doom trouble makers.
2007-06-13 08:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋