1. Ephesians
Spirit-filled Relationships

2. Warnings to those “In Christ” and “In charge”:
Matthew 23
James 3:1

3. Ephesians 6:5-9
5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,

4. Ephesians 6:5-9
8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. 9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

5. Ephesians 6:5-9
8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. 9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

6. Ephesians 6:5-9
8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. 9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

7. Colossians 4:1 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

8. Ephesians 6:5-9
8 because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. 9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

9. Colossians 3:25 
Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

10. In Christ and In Charge

11. (Matthew 23:11, Philippians 2:3-4)
The Vision:
Servant Leadership
(Matthew 23:11, Philippians 2:3-4)

12. A) Love and Bless those under your authority

13. Question 129: What is required of superiors towards their inferiors
Question 129: What is required of superiors towards their inferiors? Answer: It is required of superiors, according to that power they receive from God, and that relation wherein they stand, to love, pray for, and bless their inferiors; to instruct, counsel, and admonish them; countenancing, commending, and rewarding such as do well; and discountenancing, reproving, and chastising such as do ill; protecting, and providing for them all things necessary for soul and body: and by grave, wise, holy, and exemplary carriage, to procure glory to God, honor to themselves, and so to preserve that authority which God has put upon them.

14. B) Ruthlessly identify and root out sins common to power-holders

15. Question 130: What are the sins of superiors
Question 130: What are the sins of superiors? Answer: The sins of superiors are, besides the neglect of the duties required of them, an inordinate seeking of themselves, their own glory, ease, profit, or pleasure; commanding things unlawful, or not in the power of inferiors to perform; counseling, encouraging, or favoring them in that which is evil; dissuading, discouraging, or discountenancing them in that which is good; correcting them unduly; careless exposing, or leaving them to wrong, temptation, and danger; provoking them to wrath; or any way dishonoring themselves, or lessening their authority, by an unjust, indiscreet, rigorous, or remiss behavior.

16. In Christ and In Charge

17. Ephesians
Spirit-filled Relationships