Living God’s Way: Responsibilities of slaves and masters

Carlton McPeak Guest Columnis Continuing to write about the interactions and attitudes of household members, Paul now talks about the employment side of the family. He talks about the responsibilities of slaves and masters to each other, especially if they are Christians (Colossians 3:22-4:1). Paul says some very difficult things about the responsibilities the slaves are to have toward their masters. He begins by saying, “In all things obey those who are your masters.” Paul then says how they are to obey their masters. He first says they are not to do their work “with external service.” This means doing their job responsibilities solely to be seen by men. The slav