Generally speaking, when slaves obey their masters it is to avoid being beaten or killed. Disobedient slaves are severely punished.
They became free.
They were free because they obeyed their masters.
They were free because they obeyed their masters. Apex
They became free.
They were free because they obeyed their masters.
They became free.
They were free because they obeyed their masters.
They were free because they obeyed their masters. Apex
They became free.
They were free because they obeyed their masters.
They were free because they obeyed their masters. Apex
Thornwell believed slaves became free when they obeyed their masters.
They were doing God's will.
James Henley Thornwell believed that by obeying their masters, slaves would fulfill their spiritual duty as outlined in the Bible and would consequently secure their own salvation. He viewed slavery as a God-ordained institution and believed that obedience and loyalty to masters would bring slaves closer to God.
He urged masters and slaves to live good lives.
They were doing God's will.
James Henley Thornwell is a/an Theologian