1 Corinthians 6:7 –
Even to have such lawsuits with one another is a defeat for you. Why not just accept the injustice and leave it at that? Why not let yourselves be cheated?
This is a tough chapter for me right now. I just lost a land dispute and about to lose an appeal on a lease dispute. I read this and wonder if I can really “accept the injustice and leave it at that?” It’s difficult to do when there is money attached to these cases. I woke up this morning early stressed about losing the first case, so letting go has been difficult for me. I have been working through this, but it’s been slow.
Also, why would Paul say let yourself be cheated? Technically, a Christian would not cheat you and therefore you would not need to sue. So if you were involved in a legal matter, it would technically not be with another Christian. In my case, both disputes were with “corporations” which although recognized by the state as a person, they have no soul. So, my disputes were technically allowed by Paul.
This chapter also dives into sexual sin and verse 18 starts with “run from sexual sin!” This is something that one must be diligent on and ensure they are not in a situation where they have to “run”. When Paul say “run” he is not talking metaphorically! As awkward as this may seem, run away from the temptation. We don’t need to casually dance around a dangerous situation so not to hurt feelings. For most men, this is really the best approach, since this “temptation” is an urge that releases chemicals in the brain similar to drugs. This not only includes physical encounters, but visual ones like porn. Just RUN!!