1 Corinthians 6:1-8 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?… I. Why? Because it is inconsistent with — 1. Their profession (ver. 1). 2. Their dignity (vers. 2, 3). 3. Self-respect (vers. 2, 3). II. How? (vers. 4-6). 1. By not appealing to a worldly tribunal; this occasions reproach. 2. By referring the matter to Christian brethren; that will bring honour. 3. By abstaining from open strife. III. IN WHAT SPIRIT? The spirit of love, which — 1. Excludes selfishness. 2. Prefers patient sacrifice to contention. 3. Gives no just occasion of offence. IV. ON WHAT GROUNDS? (vers. 9-11). Because every act of unrighteousness — 1. Must exclude a man from the kingdom of God. 2. Encourages self-deception. 3. Is totally opposed to all Christian experience. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? |
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