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1 | Define slavery as Paul meant? | Titus 2:9 | kokoa | 156572 | ||
Mark, I don't think that the term slavery was used in the same text that you are speaking of. I could be wrong, we can be slaves to a lot of things and I think that is what he meant, any way yes we can be faithful thru it just as the slaves of the cotton fields held true to their belief in God and kept the faith that He would one day deliver them from slavery. So I guess I need to ask the question What kind of slavery was Paul referring to???? | ||||||
2 | Define slavery as Paul meant? | Titus 2:9 | Barach | 156579 | ||
Actually, in this case Paul was referring to actual servitude. The Roman Empire culture supported slavery and the instition of slavery even had the protection of the imperial government. As a matter of fact, Paul respected the legal right of others, including fellow Christian, to own slaves. Note the admonition from Paul: "Those who have believing masters are not to show less respect for them because they are brothers. Instead, they are to serve them even better, because those who benefit from their service are believers, and dear to them. These are the things you are to teach and urge on them." 1 Timothy 6:2 (New International Version) This fine attitude is often thought of as the Christian model for the "employee/employer" relationship. |
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3 | Define slavery as Paul meant? | Titus 2:9 | kokoa | 156831 | ||
Thanks Mark for that insight, I am just learning to translate what I am reading so if I come out of left field then you know why. Bear with me and I will understand it all one day. blessings!!! Kokoa | ||||||
4 | Define slavery as Paul meant? | Titus 2:9 | mark d seyler | 156834 | ||
Hi Kokoa, Please, bear with me! I might understand something eventually! ;-) Love in Christ, Mark |
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