how does the bible.define slaves
Ephesians 6:5–9 calls Christian slaves to serve earthly masters sincerely as if serving Christ, while commanding Christian masters to act justly, knowing God shows no favoritism.
Ephesians 6:5–8 on Serving Christ Through Your Work
Paul instructs servants to work with sincerity as if serving Christ directly, emphasizing that God sees and rewards faithful labor regardless of earthly status. Christians should prayerfully evaluate whether their work aligns with God's purposes.