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Col 3:18-4:1 – On Slavery and (the Absence of) Abolition
The Bible and Slavery
Paul is not pro-slavery (1 Cor 7:21) but he does not call or work for outright abolition. Why?
Paul does not call for outright abolition. He even encourages acceptance and working with the system, but he always sows seeds of its demise.
Col 3:18-4:1 – On Work
Paul’s instructions should help shape our doctrine of work.
The key to working well is to have a Christ-centered _________.
Here’s the Question: What __________ us to work hard?
This applies in different ways to “employees” and “employers”
If I answer to someone, remember…
If others answer to me, remember…
Questions for Discussion and Reflection
What is at stake for us in this discussion about slavery?
What have you heard in the past about what the Bible says (or does not say) about slavery? How does this hold up to what we learned from this text?
What can you do to simultaneously uphold the authority of Scripture and fight slavery (and its underlying supports) wherever you see it?
How hard do you work? Why?
How does Colossians 3:18-4:1 impact the way you currently approach your job?