And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,
Do your work heartily, not grudgingly or by mere force, but with genuine affection for those you serve. When you labor as to the Lord and not to men, you labor from the heart, with real good will, that is the measure of serving Him.
AI summary
The gospel's highest truths breed the plainest duties. Wives must submit to their own husbands as fitting in the Lord, not from fear but from the order God Himself established; husbands must love them in return, never bitter. The privileges of grace and the obligations of our station must never be torn asunder.
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Commenting on Colossians 3:18-25
SHEWETH HOW HOPE MAKES THE CHRISTIAN CONTENT WITH AND FAITHFUL IN THE MEANEST PLACE AND LOWEST EMPLOYMENT THAT GOD ORDERS FOR HIM. Secondly, as hope raiseth the Christian's spirit to attempt great exploits, so it makes him faithful in the meanest and lowest services that the providence of God calls him to : for the same Providence lays out every one his work and calling...
Commenting on Ephesians 6:10-20