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* The book of Philemon is a record of Paul sending a slave back to his master "no longer as a slave but more than a slave-- a beloved brother." (Philemon 1: 16)
* The book of Philemon is a record of Paul sending a slave back to his master "no longer as a slave but more than a slave-- a beloved brother." (Philemon 1: 16)
* Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. Ephesians 6:5
* Christians who are slaves should give their masters full respect so that the name of God and his teaching will not be shamed. If your master is a Christian, that is no excuse for being disrespectful. You should work all the harder because you are helping another believer by your efforts. Teach these truths, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them. 1 Timothy 6:1-2
===Old Testament===
===Old Testament===
In contrast to laws regarding slavery, purely moral laws of the Old Testament, versus judicial and civil legislation, are affirmed and even made stricter. <ref>[http://peacebyjesus.witnesstoday.org/Homosex_versus_the_Bible.html#Sex Sex Laws versus Slavery]</ref>
In contrast to laws regarding slavery, purely moral laws of the Old Testament, versus judicial and civil legislation, are affirmed and even made stricter. <ref>[http://peacebyjesus.witnesstoday.org/Homosex_versus_the_Bible.html#Sex Sex Laws versus Slavery]</ref>
==Later history==
==Later history==
There was little or no opposition to slavery by Christians until the late 18th century, when [[Quakers]] in Britain and the American colonies started to become involved. The [[Second Great Awakening]] and the evangelical movement in Britain in the 1790-1840 period led to the rise of abolitionism as a religious force.<ref> David Brion Davis, ''The problem of slavery in Western culture'' (1967); Davis, '' The problem of slavery in the age of revolution, 1770-1823'' (1975) </ref>
There was little or no opposition to slavery by Christians until the late 18th century, when [[Quakers]] in Britain and the American colonies started to become involved. The [[Second Great Awakening]] and the evangelical movement in Britain in the 1790-1840 period led to the rise of abolitionism as a religious force.<ref> David Brion Davis, ''The problem of slavery in Western culture'' (1967); Davis, '' The problem of slavery in the age of revolution, 1770-1823'' (1975) </ref>