When approaching Biblical passages on slavery, we must make distinctions between Roman and chattel slavery. As a massive part of Roman culture, slavery (bondservants/servants) is more akin to the employee/employer relationships we have in our modern culture. As the testimony of Scripture declares, work is good. But, sin makes us selfish workers, bringing disdain to the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is why Jesus came: to redeem and transform a community that is zealous for good works. Our faithful work, then, is a testimony to our faithful God.