16 And if it happens that he says to you, ‘I will not go away from you,’ because he loves you and your house, since he prospers with you, 17 then you shall take an awl and thrust it through his ear to the door, and he shall be your servant forever. Also to your female servant you shall do likewise. -- Deuteronomy 15:16-17
Ouch right? This is what is required of a bondservant. The word forever here comes from the same Hebrew word meaning eternity or perpetual. So how does this apply to us non-ancient non-Israeli Christians? To the new testament! away! *adventurous theme music*
