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(Ephesians 6:9) Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that He who is both their Master and yours is in Heaven, and there is no partiality in Him.
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"The same to them" refers to verses 5-7, where masters (bosses) are to "obey" their subordinates with fear and trembling, sincerely, as though Christ Himself was their employee...as though He was present with each person. Jesus came to earth, demoting Himself of His infinite power and authority. He came not only as a human, but as an infant boy, destined to be a poor servant. He, the Holy One, the righteous and merciful Judge, subjected Himself to human parents and their relatives. He subjected Himself to corrupt judicial, executive, and legislative powers.
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We can't avoid exercising authority, power or judgment over others. We are served by cashiers when we buy groceries. We learn of people weakened by unemployment or oppression. How do I handle my portions of power and authority? Jesus is all about lifting the down-trodden, strengthening the weak, and encouraging the hopeless...am I?
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Lord, You revealed Your love to me through people, but I'm slow to recognize Your sovereign works in these people. Your image is visible in the people around me. I resist social strata, but it still exists. You use people above me, beside me, and below me to help me learn about authority. Help me to serve each of them with the same incorruptible love that I have for You (Ephesians 6:23,24).
(Ephesians 6:9) Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that He who is both their Master and yours is in Heaven, and there is no partiality in Him.
O
"The same to them" refers to verses 5-7, where masters (bosses) are to "obey" their subordinates with fear and trembling, sincerely, as though Christ Himself was their employee...as though He was present with each person. Jesus came to earth, demoting Himself of His infinite power and authority. He came not only as a human, but as an infant boy, destined to be a poor servant. He, the Holy One, the righteous and merciful Judge, subjected Himself to human parents and their relatives. He subjected Himself to corrupt judicial, executive, and legislative powers.
A
We can't avoid exercising authority, power or judgment over others. We are served by cashiers when we buy groceries. We learn of people weakened by unemployment or oppression. How do I handle my portions of power and authority? Jesus is all about lifting the down-trodden, strengthening the weak, and encouraging the hopeless...am I?
P
Lord, You revealed Your love to me through people, but I'm slow to recognize Your sovereign works in these people. Your image is visible in the people around me. I resist social strata, but it still exists. You use people above me, beside me, and below me to help me learn about authority. Help me to serve each of them with the same incorruptible love that I have for You (Ephesians 6:23,24).
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