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Do Your Best! – Colossians 3:22-25

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Paul was here addressing slaves or bondmen. Such “servants” or slaves were very frequent in the first century. Historians estimate that between 10 and 20 percent of the first century Roman population were slaves. Such slavery was not based on race. “Slaves in Rome might include prisoners of war, sailors captured and sold by pirates, […]

Doctrine for Employees – Titus 2:9-10

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A significant portion of the first century congregations consisted of slaves. The life of a slave was often dreadful. Their living conditions were shocking. Their workday was very long, tiring and often very difficult. Their families were often broken up by slave sales. Fear of punishment was the main motivation for many slaves to work. […]