1 corinthians 6
Paul was encouraging the church to perform mediation for each other when disputes between Christians arose. While lawsuits may not seem common between Christians in this country at the moment, I think it would still be fairly unlikely for two Christians in a dispute to go to a church leader or just another christian and ask them for advice in sorting it out. Why? Because mediation like that will probably mean you'll have to compromise in your dispute whereas a solicitor that you employ will go all out to get you as much as possible. Unfortunately we tend to want our own way above trying to find a peaceful resolution. How many people have left churches in a mood about something? Following Paul's advice here, why not rather be wronged than damage the church? "everything is permissible for me...." sums up what a lot of people including many who would call themselves Christians, don't understand about the gospel. There is no law, there is no list of do's and don'ts. I am free to do anything. Nothing I do or don't do affects my relationship with God. the reason why I do or don't do something is because I'm worshipping Jesus and recognise that somethings help/hinder that, not because His love depends on it.
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