Uncommon Deference

September 5, 2021 • Brent Knox • Ephesians

"We do not love like God loves until we are willing to let go of our rights. In a culture where everyone is passionately protecting their rights, this kind of loving deference is uncommon."

def·er·ence
/ˈdef(ə)rəns/
noun: humble submission and respect.

In this message, Pastor Brent mentioned the controversial subject of whether or not the Bible supports slavery. At first glance, Bible passages like Ephesians 6:5-9 seem to give support to the institution of slavery. We have compiled a couple of resources to help explain how the Bible actually sows the seeds for the destruction of the slavery of humans. A link to this resource is below.