Thank God It’s Monday (Part 2): Colossians 3:22-4:1

Christian Workers 22 Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. (Colossians 3:22-24) 22 Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. (Colossians 3:22-24)

Christian Workers 25 For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality. 1 Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. (Colossians 3:25-4:1) 25 For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality. 1 Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. (Colossians 3:25-4:1)

1. R ESPONSIBLY Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. (Colossians 3:22)Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. (Colossians 3:22)

2. S INCERELY Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. (Colossians 3:22)Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. (Colossians 3:22)

2. S INCERELY 1 All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against. 2 Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but must serve them all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles. (1 Timothy 6:1-2) 1 All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against. 2 Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but must serve them all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles. (1 Timothy 6:1-2)

2. S INCERELY 9 Urge bondslaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, 10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect. (Titus 2:9-10) 9 Urge bondslaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, 10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect. (Titus 2:9-10)

2. S INCERELY Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. (Colossians 3:22)Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. (Colossians 3:22)

3. D ILIGENTLY 22 Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men… (Colossians 3:22-23) 22 Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men… (Colossians 3:22-23)

3. D ILIGENTLY There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty. (Proverbs 14:23)There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty. (Proverbs 14:23) A lazy man does not roast his prey, but the precious possession of a man is diligence. (Proverbs 12:27)A lazy man does not roast his prey, but the precious possession of a man is diligence. (Proverbs 12:27) Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might… (Ecclesiastes 9:10)Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might… (Ecclesiastes 9:10)

3. D ILIGENTLY Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men. (Proverbs 22:29)Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men. (Proverbs 22:29) 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men… 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men…

4. E XPECTANTLY 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. (Colossians 3:23-24) 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. (Colossians 3:23-24)

4. E XPECTANTLY “‘I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power, and have kept My word, and have not denied My name.’” (Revelation 3:8)“‘I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power, and have kept My word, and have not denied My name.’” (Revelation 3:8)

5. C AUTIOUSLY 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. 25 For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality. (Colossians 3:23-25) 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. 25 For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality. (Colossians 3:23-25)

5. C AUTIOUSLY For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:14)For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:14) So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God. (Romans 14:12)So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God. (Romans 14:12) The eyes of the LORD are in every place, watching the evil and the good. (Proverbs 15:3)The eyes of the LORD are in every place, watching the evil and the good. (Proverbs 15:3)

5. C AUTIOUSLY For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. (2 Corinthians 5:10) For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. (2 Corinthians 5:10)

6. F AIRLY Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. (Colossians 4:1)Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. (Colossians 4:1)

7. R EVERENTLY Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. (Colossians 4:1)Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. (Colossians 4:1) Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. (Colossians 3:22)Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. (Colossians 3:22)

Christians Work: 1.Responsibly 2.Sincerely 3.Diligently 4.Expectantly 5.Cautiously 6.Fairly 7.Reverently

Thank God It’s Monday (Part 2): Colossians 3:22-4:1