Ephesians 6:5-9

Read over this passage and pray for God to reveal better ways to live out this passage in your jobs. Jesus, ruler of all creation, served His disciples by washing their feet and said, "14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.(John 13:14-15)" Then he said in verse 17, "Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them."

Whether you are a slave(employee) or a master(employer), I would challenge you to go to your boss or employees and ask them how you might serve them better. Here are some possible discussion questions for your connection group:

1. Notice that the passage is void of conditional obedience(ex. obey your boss only if he treats you in a manner deserving of respect). Do you serve your boss wholeheartedly, regardless of how he treats you?

2. How does the unconditional obedience towards your boss in this passage testify for our relationship with Christ? What are some practical examples in your work life?

3. Bosses do you shepherd your employees, as Christ shepherded His disciples, even when rebuking them? What does this look like in your office?

4. Do you believe that God will bless you if you obey your boss, even though you don't agree with what he is asking you to do(as long as he is not asking you to sin against God)? Give some practical examples of this in your life.

5. For many, work is the place where you spend the most time with non-believers in your life. How well do your work habits testify for your relationship with Christ?