Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed.
The principles Paul sets forth in his discussion of the servant-master relationship are applicable to the employer-employee relationship today. The Christian dare not exploit the word of God to escape responsibilities in his job because such brings scandal to the faith. The degree to which a co-worker listens to one’s testimony concerning spiritual things may depend upon the Christian’s conduct and his handling of responsibilities in earthly relationships.