Wrong though they were right 1 Corinthians 6:7-8: Paul wanted it understood that their going to law before unbelievers was contrary to the spirit of Christianity. These brethren were utterly wrong or at fault for doing so. Even if they were right in their positions they were wrong in trying to settle these matters before unbelievers. Paul said, "There is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded?" (1 Corinthians 6:7)

The spirit that Abraham manifested when dealing with Lot should be our spirit in dealing with our brethren. He would suffer wrong before he would live in such a way that unsaved people would have no respect for him and for his God. (Genesis 13:1-18) Christians are taught to do everything within their power to live peaceably with others. In Romans 12:17-19 Paul wrote, "Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." Why not just allow God to take care of those matters?

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