1Cor 6:1 | MHM | STEP | Causes of Litigation Censured. In this section, Paul criticizes the Corinthians for taking their disagreements to non-Christian judges. He says that Christians should solve their problems inside the church, using wise members for help, instead of making their conflicts public and damaging the reputation of believers. Paul wants them to act like brothers and sisters, showing love and patience, even when there are problems between them. v. 1 : Paul is shocked that anyone in the church would dare to take a fellow believer to court before non-Christian judges. He asks, Dare any of you, when he has a dispute with another, take it before the ungodly for judgment instead of before the saints? (1 Corinthians 6:1 ). Christians should not do things that bring shame to their faith. Going to court over small matters shows a lack of peace and love.

‏ 1 Corinthians 6:1

Causes of Litigation Censured.

In this section, Paul criticizes the Corinthians for taking their disagreements to non-Christian judges. He says that Christians should solve their problems inside the church, using wise members for help, instead of making their conflicts public and damaging the reputation of believers. Paul wants them to act like brothers and sisters, showing love and patience, even when there are problems between them.

v. 1: Paul is shocked that anyone in the church would dare to take a fellow believer to court before non-Christian judges. He asks, Dare any of you, when he has a dispute with another, take it before the ungodly for judgment instead of before the saints? (1 Corinthians 6:1 ^a). Christians should not do things that bring shame to their faith. Going to court over small matters shows a lack of peace and love.