1 Corinthians 6:4-8

The Shame of Brother Going To Law Against Brother

If they had been called upon as a congregation to judge a matter concerning this life, the Christians having the least sense and experience would not have been left to make the decisions. Yet, they did much worse by calling on those outside the church to judge matters that should have been handled within the church (1 Corinthians 6:4).

The Corinthians were very proud of their knowledge. When Paul asked if there was not even one wise man among them, it was a stinging rebuke. By brother going to law with brother, they showed they had no respect for those who were in the church. Paul said their actions meant they had to go outside the church to find someone wise enough to resolve their problems (1 Corinthians 6:5-6).

Even before they went to court with one another, they were in the wrong. Christians ought never to reach such a stage in their problems. It takes bigger men to say they are sorry. Instead of enduring wrong, Paul said they were actually committing wrongs against one another. They should have been more concerned about others and less concerned about themselves (1 Corinthians 6:7-8; 1 Peter 2:4).