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Lesson 6 · November 9, 1895

Christ Our Master

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  1. 1.What does Christ style Himself in ?
  2. 2.If He is Master, what are we? (See note 1.)
  3. 3.Has anyone a right to come in between a master and his servant? .
  4. 4.Therefore when men step in and begin to dictate to their fellow-men how, when, where, or whom they shall worship, what are they doing? Ans. Putting themselves in the place of Christ.
  5. 5.Seeing each individual in his relation to God is responsible alone to Him, what conclusion does Paul draw? .
  6. 6.When the State makes religious laws and punishes men for noncompliance therewith, to whom does it make them accountable?
  7. 7.What position does the State under such circumstances assume toward the individual? Ans. That of God.
  8. 8.Did God ordain civil government to take His place in religious things?
  9. 9.What is religion? (See note 2.)
  10. 10.When a man becomes truly religious, what will he recognize? Ans. The relation he sustains toward God, and his duties and obligations in consequence thereof.
  11. 11.What has God done for man? Ans. Brought him back or redeemed him from the service of self, sin, and Satan. .
  12. 12.Who are we then? ; .
  13. 13.Whom shall we serve therefore? ; ; .
  14. 14.In religious things whom shall we not serve? .
  15. 15.How shall we regard rulers and those in authority? ; . (See note 3.)
  16. 16.Why and how should we do this? . (See same note.)
  17. 17.What will the Master finally say to his faithful servants? .

Notes

1. The complement of master is servant. Christ is the rightful Master, or Head, of every man; for He has paid the redemption price for every soul. It is therefore but a "reasonable service" that we render obedience and loyalty to Him. . But He forces none to serve Him; and recognizes none as His servants but those who willingly offer themselves and take the freedom He purchased for them. ; .

2. Religion—"The recognition of God as an object of worship, love, and obedience."—Webster. Another definition quite as good is, "Man's relation of faith and obedience to God."

3. While we are to regard Christ as our Master, we are to treat our rulers with respect and recognize their authority in civil things, for they are divinely ordained to exercise such authority. We are to do this, therefore, because it is the will of God (verse 15), and we are to do this as the servants of God (verse 16). This is the proper exercise of our liberty as God's free men. There will be no conflict of authority unless men and rulers undertake to exercise authority in religious matters, and then "we ought to obey God rather than men." .

This is forcibly illustrated by memorable examples in Bible history, such as Daniel, the three Hebrew children, the apostles of Christ, and in later times by the martyrs of Jesus who sealed their testimony with their blood. The words of the apostle in and 12:1-3 should be a source of strength and encouragement to God's remnant people, who are soon to feel the dragon's wrath in the closing conflict of the great controversy between Christ and Satan. Christ is our Master; let us be loyal to him, and we shall surely be delivered and stand at last upon Mount Zion. .

Bible texts in this lesson

Matthew 23:8 · Matthew 23:10 · Romans 14:4 · Romans 14:12 · 1 Peter 1:18 · 1 Peter 1:19 · 1 Corinthians 6:19 · Romans 14:8 · 1 Corinthians 6:20 · Romans 12:1 · Ezra 5:11 · 1 Corinthians 7:23 · 1 Timothy 2:1 · 1 Timothy 2:2 · 1 Peter 2:13-17 · 1 Peter 2:15 · 1 Peter 2:16 · Matthew 25:21 · Romans 12:2 · Isaiah 1:19 · Revelation 22:17 · Acts 5:29 · Hebrews 11:32-40 · Revelation 14:1

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