Vincent
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I've heard numerous people say on this site that the Bible condones slavery. I never really got that impression. In fact, in this verse in the New Testament, slave traders are listed in a 'bad list' along with murderers--most will agree, that pretty clearly says the Bible holds negative views towards slavery. So please, don't go around saying that the Bible condones slavery--it's not quite true. And it irritates me.
In 1 Timothy 1:8-10, the New Living Translation of the Bible.
As you see, this verse pretty clearly states that slave traders are doing something that "contradicts the wholesome teaching that comes from the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our Blessed God."
In 1 Timothy 1:8-10, the New Living Translation of the Bible.
"We know that the law is good when used correctly. For the law was not intended for people who do what is right. It is for people who are lawless and rebellious, who are ungodly and sinful, who consider nothing sacred and defile what is holy, who kill their father or mother or commit other murders. The law is for people who are sexually immoral, or who practice homosexuality, or are slave traders, liars, promise breakers, or who do anything else that contradicts the wholesome teaching that comes from the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our blessed God."
As you see, this verse pretty clearly states that slave traders are doing something that "contradicts the wholesome teaching that comes from the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our Blessed God."