The social structure and authority
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God puts various social structures on earth and keep things in order. He puts some in places of authorities , and some in places under authority.
Paul took the slave and master as one example. The slaves were asked to serve their masters sincerely as they would serve Christ. In the same way, the masters are asked to master their slaves kindly as they master for Christ.
Respect the system God put in place, respect the authority and those under the authority. God has no favorites, slaves or masters, he will reward each one of us for the good we do.
Bible verses,
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. 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 6:5-9 NLT
