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I Corinthians 6
Paul addresses disputes among the Corinthians, criticizing that some take legal matters to secular courts instead of resolving them within the church. He emphasizes that believers, who will one day judge the world and angels, should handle such disputes among themselves. Paul also warns against unrighteous behavior, listing sins that exclude people from God’s kingdom, including sexual immorality, idolatry, and greed. He reminds the Corinthians that they have been cleansed of such iniquities and are sanctified and justified in Christ. They must honor God with their bodies, which are temples of the Holy Spirit. There is no excuse for sinning in the body. He reminds them that they were bought at a price and must glorify God in their actions by living in purity and obedience to His will.
Christians will inevitably face disagreements and disputes, as happens in any family, even among those we care about deeply. However, how we address these conflicts should be marked by grace and reflect the character of Christ. Before coming to faith, we lived in sin, embracing behaviors such as sexual immorality and self-serving actions, often at the expense of others. Now, through Christ, we are freed from sin’s destruction and called to use our bodies and lives to glorify God. This transformation should be evident in how we peacefully resolve conflicts within the church. It should also be visible to the world through our disciplined, holy, moral choices, demonstrating our commitment to God’s purposes and reflecting His righteousness in our bodies.
Gracious Lord, thank You for calling us to live lives that glorify You. Help us handle disputes among us with humility, grace, and unity, reflecting Christ’s love in all we do. Remind us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, purchased by the precious blood of Jesus, and that we are not our own. Teach us to honor You with our actions, living morally and holy in obedience to Your Word. We will strive to resist temptation and commit ourselves only to You. When we fail, we will always return to You, the God of our salvation.
Thought Questions:
- Brethren suing brethren seems inconceivable, but it happens. How should Christians approach one another to prevent such an outcome?
- The Corinthians had committed grave sins yet were fully sanctified. What does that imply for you and others, regardless of what you have done?
- Your body is not your own. Why not? And how does it reshape your life and how you live it daily if you believe this simple statement?