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Practical Living: Slave-Master Relationship

Explore the Colossians verses on serving and working diligently. Discuss how to balance work, motivation, and responsibility. Analyze the dynamics of the slave-master relationship and the essence of doing all tasks heartily for the Lord. Join a small group discussion and prayer on parenting struggles and praying for children.

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Practical Living: Slave-Master Relationship

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  1. Practical Living: Slave-Master Relationship

  2. Small Group Discussion & Prayer How can we pray for your kids? What areas do you struggle in parenting?

  3. Sermon Outline • Slaves (vs. 3:22-25) • How to work • Why work • Motivation for working • Accepting Responsibility at Work • Masters (vs. 4:1)

  4. Colossians 3:22-25 “22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh: not with eye-service, as men pleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God. 23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto men. 24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. 25But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.” Scripture

  5. Servants, obey in ALL things your masters according to the flesh: Note: the similarity in language to Paul’s instruction to children. Command

  6. POINT ONE Even the most servile work becomes ministry and an act of worship when it is done to please God rather than the boss.

  7. Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto men. Command

  8. POINT TWO Work has purpose and becomes worship when it is from the heart (soul) and done to the glory of God even when it is work no one else wants to do.

  9. Colossians 3:24 “24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” Scripture

  10. Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: Promise

  11. POINT THREE God wants all to have an inheritance but not all will inherit from God.

  12. Colossians 3:25 “25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.” Scripture

  13. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: Promise

  14. POINT FOUR God doesn’t care who you are – there are consequences for your actions.

  15. Colossians 4:1 “1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.” Scripture

  16. Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; Command

  17. POINT FIVE Everyone has a Master even the boss – your boss will function in light of who God is in their life.

  18. CONCLUSION See you next Sunday! Come forward if you need any prayer or assistance.

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