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• Paul tells Philemon to welcome Onesimus back and to charge anything he owes to Paul’s
account. Paul reminds Philemon that he owes Paul is own life (17-21).
• Paul asks Philemon to prepare a room for him because he plans on visiting when he is released
from prison (22).

Practical Application: 167

Employers, political leaders, corporation executives and parents can follow the spirit of Paul’s teaching
by treating Christian employees, co-workers and family members as members of Christ’s Body.
Christians in modern society must not view helpers as steppingstones to help them achieve their
ambitions but as Christian brothers and sisters who must receive gracious treatment. In addition, all
Christian leaders must recognize that God holds them accountable for the treatment of those who work
for them, whether the helpers are Christians or not. They must eventually answer to God for their
actions (Colossians 4:1).

Overview of Philemon

11.4 Let’s Practice…

1. who was with Paul when writing Philemon?

2. Where was Paul when He wrote Philemon?

3. Where was Philemon when receiving Paul’s letters?

4. What circumstance caused the writing of Philemon?

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