Servants, obey in all things your masters
That is, in all things relating to the body, and bodily service; not to the conscience, and religious worship; in things worldly, and not spiritual; in all things that are within a master's power, and it is lawful for him to command; and in all things that are fitting and proper that a servant should do; and even in such things as may be difficult, troublesome, and disagreeable to the flesh unto them; see ( Luke 17:7-9 ) who those servants are that are to obey, and who their masters, said to be according to the flesh, to whom they are to be subject, (See Gill on Ephesians 6:5).
not with eyeservice, as menpleasers, but in singleness of heart;
(See Gill on Ephesians 6:5), (See Gill on Ephesians 6:6).
fearing God;
who sees and knows all things, what servants do when their masters are absent from them, and to whom they are accountable; and a servant that fears God will make conscience of discharging his service faithfully, will not misspend his master's time, nor embezzle his goods, or waste his substance; but from a principle of reverential affection for God, and fear of him, with a concern for his name, and a view to his glory, will with all diligence, uprightness, faithfulness, and sincerity, do his duty, seek his master's good and interest, and cheerfully obey all his lawful commands. The Alexandrian copy reads, "fearing the Lord"; and so the Syriac version, "in the fear of the Lord".
See to it that no one takes you captive through empty philosophy according to the traditions of men rather than according to Christ. Jesus Christ should be at the center of our thinking.
If you had to reduce your life down to just one thing, one priority, what would it be? Find out how the Apostle Paul answered that question in this, our final study in Colossians on Thru the Bible.
Today on The Dwelling Place, we’re going to see that one of the best places to demonstrate the presence of God in your life is in the workplace - whether your a worker or the boss! Pastor Al Pittman will be looking at the first verse of Colossians chapter four, so turn there in your Bible if you can and join us!
Today were looking at the last few verses of Colossians chapter three, and we’ll get into the relationship between employers and employees. As in every other area of life, there are right and wrong ways for both bosses and workers to act.
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