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Northwest Bible Church June 29, 2008 Worship Service Alan Conner
Col. 3:22 4:1
Biblical Principles of Work
Intro - How do we deal with such a passage as this?
Interpretation Interpretation
Principle
Application - How do we deal with such a passage as this?
Interpretation Interpretation
Principle
Application
I. SLAVERY IN THE FIRST CENTURY.
Slavery was quite common throughout the Bible times.
Mosaic covenant allowed slavery (Lev. 25:35).
Greek mentality
Early Roman law
N.T. era
A. Why does Paul not condemn it?
B. Paul applies the gospel to this institution in order to transform it by peaceful means. In addition to Col. 3:22-25 and Eph. 6:5-9, read 1 Tim. 6:1-2; Titus 2:9-10. Paul definitely understands the plight of slaves and encourages them to seek freedom if possible (1 Cor. 7:20-24).
C. In the body of Christ there is no class distinction between slave and freeman, Gal. 3:28. They are spiritual equals.. 1Cor. 7:22 For he who was called in the Lord while a slave, is the Lords freedman; likewise he who was called while free, is Christs slave.
II. INSTRUCTIONS TO SLAVES AND MASTERS.
A. Slaves (3:22-25).
1) In all things ______________ your masters on earth (v. 22).
- not with "external service"
- sincerity of heart
- fearing the Lord.
2) Do your work from the heart as for the __________ rather than for men. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve (v. 23).
- do your work heartily
- as for the Lord rather than for men
3) Knowing, you will be rewarded with the _______________ (vv. 24-25).
How does this apply to the retired or those who cant work? A. Slaves (3:22-25).
1) In all things ______________ your masters on earth (v. 22).
- not with "external service"
- sincerity of heart
- fearing the Lord.
2) Do your work from the heart as for the __________ rather than for men. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve (v. 23).
- do your work heartily
- as for the Lord rather than for men
3) Knowing, you will be rewarded with the _______________ (vv. 24-25).
How does this apply to the retired or those who cant work?
B. Masters (4:1).
1) treat your slaves (________________) with justice and fairness.
2) You will be held accountable by your Master in heaven. 2Cor. 5:10. B. Masters (4:1).
1) treat your slaves (________________) with justice and fairness.
2) You will be held accountable by your Master in heaven. 2Cor. 5:10.
Lessons:
1) Your work is your sacred ________________.
2) Your work is your __________________.
3) Your work will be a means of eternal ________________ in heaven.
:
1) Your work is your sacred ________________.
2) Your work is your __________________.
3) Your work will be a means of eternal ________________ in heaven.
Lessons:
1) Your work is your sacred ________________.
2) Your work is your __________________.
3) Your work will be a means of eternal ________________ in heaven.
:
1) Your work is your sacred ________________.
2) Your work is your __________________.
3) Your work will be a means of eternal ________________ in heaven.
Conclusion
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