Philemon 1“I rather appeal to you” (Philemon 1:9)Paul appealed to Philemon rather than using his authority to order him. Sometimes polite requests are more effective than direct commands.I Peter 5:2-3 - This applies to elders as well.Colossians 3:12-13 - We should stimulate each other to good works.“Onesimus … is useful” (Philemon 1:10-11)Colossians 4:7-9Are we useless or useful to God?Whatever our station in life, we can be useful in the work of Christ!“More than a slave, a beloved brother” (Philemon 1:16)Ephesians 6:5-9 - God regulated slavery so that it was not an abusive relationship.I Corinthians 12:13 - There is unity in Christ, regardless of nationality or station in life.Let us be united as brothers and sisters in Christ.I Corinthians 8:10-11 - I must take my brother or sister into account when I decide what to do.
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