Preachers in Confederate States of America famously said, “What the Old Testament commanded, and the New Testament confirmed, let man not undo.”
Ephesians 6:5
“ Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.”
1 Peter 2:18
“Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.”
Matthew 10:24
“The student is not above the teacher, nor a slave above his master.”
1 Corinthians 7:20–25
“Each person should remain in the situation they were in when God called them. 21 Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you — although if you can gain your freedom, do so. 22 For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Lord is the Lord’s freed person;similarly, the one who was free when called is Christ’s slave. 23 You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of human beings. 24 Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation they were in when God called them.”
