In 1 Corinthians 6:1–11, Paul rebukes believers for taking one another to court before unbelievers, reminding them that as saints, they are set apart to live differently. Because we will one day judge the world and even angels with Christ, we should be able to handle small disputes within the church. Paul calls us to forgive, to suffer wrong if necessary, and to trust God’s perfect justice. We can do this because we’ve been washed, sanctified, and justified in Jesus’ name. Our new identity in Christ empowers us to seek reconciliation, not revenge, and to display holiness in every conflict.
