1 Corinthians 6:1–3: Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints? Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Do you not know that we shall judge angels? How much more, things that pertain to this life?
Church fights should not be aired in state courts before unbelievers. Individual differences among Christians should be adjudicated by believers. It is bad enough when two Christian are divorced, but it is an extremely serious matter when Christians go before a secular court and air their differences before unbelievers.
Why should a believer let other believers be the judges rather than take his case to the unsaved world for their judgment? Again, this does not forbid a Christian from going to court with an unbeliever. Why should two believers bring their differences to be settled by other believers? 1
Application
- Is it possible for personal disputes between church member to be resolved in a pastor’s office and not a court room?
- What is the real reason that a Christian would resist the decision making of a few spiritual leaders instead of a judge?
Thought to Share
To reject the biblical wisdom of a spiritual leader is to allow the darkness of this world to rule you. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, may the wisdom of Your word make me wise in helping others.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (1 Corinthians) (electronic ed., Vol. 44). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.