Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.
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.