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1 Timothy 6:1
Slavery is not prevalent today, but the principle is obvious: Respect the boss. Ephesians 6:5-8 says we should sincerely obey, respect, and serve a boss as if he were Christ Himself. Nowhere does Paul say our boss must first act like Christ before being given that respect.
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A Matter of HonorRelated Topics: Relationships, Employer-Employee | Respect for Authority | Respect for Employer | Slavery
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