While the Lord’s command for workers to submit to their bosses often meets jeers from the employee’s and cheers from the employers; let us not forget that God’s Word is never partial or prejudiced. Our final thoughts in the submission series deals specifically with how an employer is supposed to treat those that serve and work under them and offers four valuable tidbits of information;

First , He must seek their welfare. "Do the same things unto them." If the employer expects the workers to do their best for him, he must do his best for them. An employer should never expect or demand anything of his employee’s that he is not willing to do himself. He must not exploit them. An employer is to use his authority "as to the Lord," just as workers are to submit to authority "as to the Lord."

Second, He must not  "forbear threatening". The term suggests the idea of loosening up, or releasing. Implying one that uses his authority and power as little as possible and does not throw his weight around or lord it over those under him, and is never abusive or inconsiderate. The negative power of fear could result in the worker doing less- instead of more.

Third, He must be submitted to the Lord "knowing your Master also is in heaven". Jesus said the way to be a ruler is first to be a servant (Matt. 25:21). The person who is not under authority has no right to exercise authority. (Perhaps this is why many of the great men of the Bible were servants before God made them rulers: Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, and Nehemiah.) Even after a man becomes a leader, he must still lead by serving. "And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant" (Matt. 20:27).

Fourth, He must not play favorites "neither is there respect of persons". A Christian employer cannot play favorites with those under his authority. Paul warned Timothy to "observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality" (1 Tim. 5:21). One of the fastest ways for a leader to divide his followers and lose their confidence is for the leader to play favorites and show partiality.

A thorough study on Biblical submission will always reveal one thing- equality! With proper respect being given to God ordained positions of leadership, Biblical submission still requires that all Christians learn to submit one to another. Submission is the bedrock of relationships because it takes the focus away from self and centers it on others. Whether it be martial relationships, parental relationships, or work relationships; submission to each other is necessary if we are to avoid friction, fussing, and fighting.

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