Litigation Among Christians
J. Lyth, D. D. 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?… evil of: — I. IT DEGRADES CHRISTIAN CHARACTER. 1. By subjecting it to an earthly tribunal. 2. By denying the competence of Christian men to judge in the smallest matters. 3. By ignoring the dignity which Christ has conferred upon His saints. 4. By putting Christ's cause to shame before unbelievers. II. IT INDICATES A SELFISH AND UNCHRISTIAN SPIRIT. Litigation — 1. Would often be spared by concession, by a little sacrifice of personal right, although this must have its limits. 2. Is usually occasioned by a selfish desire to overreach another; which — (1) Is opposed to brotherly love. (2) Excludes a man from the kingdom of God. (3) Makes the grace of Christ of none effect. (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? WEB: Dare any of you, having a matter against his neighbor, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints?