Slavery is is like divorce in that no one welcomes it as if it is something good, but it has existed as part of our fallen world since the beginning. The Bible condemns to death anyone who kidnaps others to sell them or enslave them.
Exodus1:16 - Anyone who kidnaps another and either sells him or still has him when he is caught must be put to death.
However, the Bible regulates the behavior of those who own slaves and slaves themselves.
Colossians 4:1 Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven.
Titus 2:9-10 Urge bond-slaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, 10) not pilfering, but showing all good faith…
Exodus1:16 - Anyone who kidnaps another and either sells him or still has him when he is caught must be put to death.
However, the Bible regulates the behavior of those who own slaves and slaves themselves.
Colossians 4:1 Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven.
Titus 2:9-10 Urge bond-slaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, 10) not pilfering, but showing all good faith…
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