The most important question one could ask an individual is: Are you a Christian? A genuine Christian (there is no other kind) no longer belongs to himself,

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The most important question one could ask an individual is: Are you a Christian? A genuine Christian (there is no other kind) no longer belongs to himself, he belongs to Christ 1Cor 6:19,20; Acts 27:23 When something is purchased it is expected to serve its purchaser

A CHRISTIAN BELONGS TO CHRIST AS A SLAVE TO A MASTER – We are freed to become slaves 1Cor 7:22; Rom 6:16-22 – This is a voluntary slavery, one is not forced Rom 12:1 – Similar to an indentured servant who places himself in service to another for purpose of training or a debt

SLAVERY TO CHRIST REQUIRES TOTAL COMMITMENT AND SUBJECTION – Some modern "slaves" Slaves to tobacco 1Cor 6:19 Slaves to alcohol or drugs Eph 5:18 Slave to style & fashion 1Tim 2:9,10; Rom 12:2; 1Cor 11:1-16; Prov 7:10 Slaves to a wife Eph 5:22-25 Slaves to work Eph 4:28; 1Tim 5:8

SLAVERY TO CHRIST REQUIRES TOTAL COMMITMENT AND SUBJECTION – And so it will be with those who are slaves to Christ, but remember this is voluntary and prompted by love Slaves to Christ recognize service to be rendered Jas 1:27; Eph 4:28; Matt 25:32-40; Tit 2:2-4; 2Tim 2:15; Heb 10:25 Slaves to Christ allow nothing to hinder their service to Christ Slaves to Christ see to it that secular activities do not make demands that hinder service to their Master

SLAVERY TO CHRIST REQUIRES TOTAL COMMITMENT AND SUBJECTION – And so it will be with those who are slaves to Christ, but remember this is voluntary and prompted by love Slaves to Christ always place God's will and work ahead of their own Are you a slave to Christ if you don't study; attend worship and Bible study assemblies; if you miss services for entertainment, to please a companion, or to please company?

SLAVERY TO CHRIST REQUIRES A REJECTION OF ALL OTHER MASTERS – A Christian cannot serve two masters Matt 6:24 – One is trying to serve two masters when: They acknowledge Christ as Master and sometimes seek to please Him; but at other times let pleasure or companions or company hinder obedience to the will of their Master They acknowledge Christ as their Master, but allow fashion to dictate immodest dress - male or female They acknowledge Christ as Master, but allow a love for money to hinder them from contributing freely to the support of proclaiming the gospel, edifying of saints and the care of the needy.

SLAVERY TO CHRIST REQUIRES A REJECTION OF ALL OTHER MASTERS – Every time one allows money, pleasure, entertainment, friends, companions, visitors or anything to prevent his doing the will of Jesus, he is holding on to one master and despising the other and the one he is despising is Christ – The Lord's slave must not tie himself up with secular interest that will keep him from responding whenever his Master calls 2Tim 2:4

A Christian does not belong to himself. He belongs to Christ He is a slave of Christ, purchased by Him and duty bound to serve Him Let each one conduct himself as a loyal slave to his Master.