Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. Try to

please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your

heart. Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord

will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free. Ephesians 6:5-8

a. The Worker's Action

Be submissive to those who are in authority over you.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything you do. Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching

you. Serve them sincerely because of your reverent fear of the Lord. Colossians 3:22

All slaves should show full respect for their masters so they will not bring shame on the name of God and his teaching.

1 Timothy 6:1

b. The Worker's Assignment

The required action is obedience.

Those slaves should work all the harder because their efforts are helping other believers who are well loved. Teach

these things, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them. 1 Timothy 6:2

c. The Worker's Attitude

We should take our work seriously.

d. The Worker's Ambition

We work at our jobs with all our hearts.

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:23

You who are slaves must submit to your masters with all respect. Do what they tell you—not only if they are kind and

reasonable, but even if they are cruel. For God is pleased when, conscious of his will, you patiently endure unjust

treatment. 1 Peter 2:18-19

e. The Worker's Aim

Whatever you do, wherever you do it, must include serving God!

f. The Worker's Award

God will reward us for the work we do.

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

Galatians 6:9

Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven,

and he has no favorites. Ephesians 6:9

a. Respect your employees

Masters, be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master—in heaven. Colossians 4:1

b. Refrain from abusive treatment

c. Remember to whom you report