What Are You A Slave To?

Matthew 6:25, 32-33, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. [32] For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. [33] But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Truthfully, we could have no better, safer, more fulfilled life than we already have if we are working as slaves for our compassionate, kind, generous, and benevolent Master.

B. We Have Been Made Sons

And finally, the Christian slave is in a unique position because he has been accepted and made part of the family. We are beloved of our Master.

Galatians 3:26, “You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.”

So, how about you, Christian? Are you a beloved slave of the Master or are you a runaway fugitive? Do you obey the Master, make yourself available to Him, do everything to please Him? Do you realize that everything you have is God’s property and do you treat it as such?

Or are you one who wants to tell God what you will do for Him? Are you only available to do His work when it’s convenient for you and works into your schedule? Do you quit if you don’t like the work you are assigned? Do you require compensation or recognition for work that you do? Do you abuse your body and self esteem? Are you more a slave to sin and self than a slave of Christ?

Jesus loved you enough to purchase you from the slavery that leads to sin and death. You have been set free from that bondage. But be warned. “You are a slave to whom you obey.” If you’re not a willing slave to Christ, obeying and pleasing Him, then you are a slave to sin and self and death. It’s one or the other, and it’s your choice. “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…” Joshua 24:15.

Sermon Sources:

MacArthur, John. “Slaves of Christ.” Sermon. 2007. Grace to You

“Serve and Please Only One.” Illustrations of Bible Truths. © 1995 by AMG INTERNATIONAL, INC. All Rights Reserved. Electronic Edition STEP Files Copyright © 2005, QuickVerse. All rights reserved.

“The Willing Slave.” Illustrations of Bible Truths. © 1995 by AMG INTERNATIONAL, INC. All Rights Reserved. Electronic Edition STEP Files Copyright © 2005, QuickVerse. All rights reserved.

“The Greatest Ability.” A Treasury of Bible Illustrations. © 1995 by AMG INTERNATIONAL, INC. All Rights Reserved. Electronic Edition STEP Files Copyright © 2005, QuickVerse. All rights reserved.