1. Children, you belong to the Lord, and you do the right thing when you obey your parents. The first commandment with a promise says,
2. “Obey your father and your mother,
3. and you will have a long and happy life.”
4. Parents, don't be hard on your children. Raise them properly. Teach them and instruct them about the Lord.
5. Slaves, you must obey your earthly masters. Show them great respect and be as loyal to them as you are to Christ.
6. Try to please them at all times, and not just when you think they are watching. You are slaves of Christ, so with your whole heart you must do what God wants you to do.
7. Gladly serve your masters, as though they were the Lord himself, and not simply people.
8. You know that you will be rewarded for any good things you do, whether you are slaves or free.