Colossians 4:1 – Dangerous Ground

Picture of a man sinking into a fiery lake surrounded by demons.

Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

Summary: Paul, after pointing out our responsibilities, points to an interesting fact about the people we report to. We all have a “Master in heaven.” 

Until now, Paul has been talking to the people who serve others. In this passage, he “flips the script” and goes after the bosses in charge of the workers. 

Bosses are people, too, but sometimes they forget that. 

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Colossians 3:22b – Serving Jesus

… and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.

Summary: Paul continues his admonition to obey our earthly bosses with detailed instructions as to how we should serve them. 

In our last meditation, we looked at what it means to be a servant. Essentially, the modern-day equivalent is having a job. 

If we look at Paul’s text that way, it is easy to see that his words still have value. 

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