And masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him.
Threatening…coercing…bullying has no place in God’s kingdom. Unfortunately, one too many people have sadly learned that the only way to get others to listen to them is by such means.
Now when people find no other way than to voice their concerns through threats, God’s Word tells us He will not give them special favor just because of their station in life.
So, let me strongly encourage us to watch how we go about telling others what we want or need, and to be gently encouraging those who do habitually threaten others to consider this warning from our Lord.
Now, you just might be thinking, “Hey, I am not a Master”…and though you probably are right, the wider context of the Scripture highlights God’s will for us in having healthy relationships -regardless of our station in life: And this only come about with Christ being in the center