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Slaves and Masters

Slaves, obey your masters here on earth with fear and respect. And do that with a heart that is true, just as you obey Christ. You must do more than obey your masters to please them only while they are watching you. You must obey them as you are obeying Christ. With all your heart you must do what God wants. Do your work, and be happy to do it. Work as if you were serving the Lord, not as if you were serving only men.

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Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect(A) and fear, and with sincerity of heart,(B) just as you would obey Christ.(C) Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ,(D) doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,(E)

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