Different In Dispute

Pastor Dell shared a message from 1 Corinthians 6 on how a mature church handles conflict. Paul addressed the Corinthian church's habit of taking disputes to secular courts instead of resolving conflicts biblically. He outlined Jesus' process from Matthew 18: go directly to the person, bring witnesses if needed, involve the church, and separate if necessary. A mature church handles conflict differently than the world, thinks with an eternal perspective, and lives out the gospel. Because believers are washed, sanctified, and justified through Christ, we should prioritize restoration over revenge and show love that proves our faith to the watching world.