Lesson 2150

(Lesson 2150)(10-28-17)  1 Timothy 6:1-6
    “Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort. If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

    The first part of today’s quote pertains to a time when slavery was in full effect and instructs slaves to obey their masters, and even moreso when that master was a believer.
    There is an example established in this lesson that demands to be noted. The example is that, just like those Christians in Paul’s day, we today, are to obey the whims and wishes of those who, by our laws, are appointed over us, whether or not we agree with those wishes. And again, even moreso when, by our laws, those appointed over us are believers.
    The final part of today’s quote instructs us to teach the lessons that appear herein so that the generations to come will abide by them also. ~