Even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. (1 Peter 3 : 6.)

Woman's Rights Affirmed.

And Deborah, a prophetess, ... judged Israel at that time.... And

Deborah said unto Barak, Up, for this is the day in which the Lord hath

delivered Sisera into thy hand.... And the Lord discomfited Sisera,

and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword

before Barak. (Judges 4 : 4, 14, 15.)

The inhabitants of the villages ceased; they ceased in Israel, until

that I, Deborah, arose, that I arose, a mother in Israel. (Judges

5 : 7.)

And on my hand-maidens I will pour out in those days my spirit,

and they shall prophesy. (Acts 2 : 18.)

And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. (Acts

21 : 9.)

Obedience to Masters Enjoined.

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the

flesh.... And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord. (Col.

3 : 22, 23.)

Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the

good and gentle, but also to the froward. (1 Peter 2 : 18.)

Obedience Due to God Only.

Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou

serve. (Mat. 4 : 10.)

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