Ephesians: Things Money Can’t BuyEphesians 6:5-9: Work, for DummiesJanuary 27, 2013Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 6:5 The greatest among you will be your servant. 12For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Matthew 23:11-12Vs 5-7: How to Submit to those in authority over youThere is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back for good—16no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother.Philemon 15-16a34Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:34-36App: Are you in some sort of chains that have their hold on you? Jesus is in the business of setting people free.Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24App: Can you be trusted to give your best even when the authority isn’t present? Do you work as though what you’re doing has eternal significance? Do you live your life as if it matters for eternity?App: The eternal destiny of someone near you may well depend on something they see in you. Be intentional.Vs 9: How to submit to those under your authorityCare about their welfare (…treat your slaves the same way)Care about their motivation (Do not threaten them…)Care about their value (…there is no favoritism)What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?