"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?" Luke 6:46 Every person has someone who is an authority over them. Most often the authority is the boss or employer for whom they work. It is expected that each worker will obey the boss and do what is asked of... Continue Reading →
Deuteronomy 24:14 Taking Advantage Of Others
Do not take advantage of a hired worker who is poor and needy, whether that worker is a fellow Israelite or a foreigner residing in one of your towns. Deuteronomy 24:14 Every nation has people who are foreigners and people who are poor living among them. It is something that cannot be escaped. Usually with... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 6:9 For The Master (The Boss)
"And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him." Ephesians 6:9 After telling the slaves to be obedient to their masters, Paul turns to the masters. These are the... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 6:5 For The Slave (Worker)
"Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ." Ephesians 6:5 In America, slavery has been done away with, but around the world there are still places that allow it. Slavery is nearly always looked at as cruel and unjust treatment of a person.... Continue Reading →
Matthew 24:45-46 Being Faithful and Wise
"Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns." Matthew 24:45-46 Jesus is talking about what the end... Continue Reading →