A Letter from St Paul

 Wives, understand and support your husbands

by submitting to them in ways that honour your Master.

Husbands, go all out in love for your wives.

Don't take advantage of them.

Children do what your parents tell you.

This delights the Master no end.

Parents don't come down too hard on your children

or you'll crush their spirits.

Servants do what your told by your earthly masters.

And don't just do the minimum that will get you by.

Do your best.

Work from the heart for your real Master, God,

confident that you will get paid in full when 

you come into your inheritance. Keep in mind

always that the ultimate Master you're serving is Christ.

The sullen servant who does shoddy work will be held responsible.

Being a follower of Jesus does not cover up bad work.

And masters, treat your servants considerately.

Be fair with them. Don't forget for a minute that you too

serve a Master- God in heaven.

Eugene H. Peterson



Love Gives More Than Enough



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