Through Jesus, we have been adopted into God’s family. And, like in any family, it is up to the parents to establish the culture of their home. Paul corrects the Corinthian church like a father shapes his family. He wants them to understand who they are (Identity), what the rules are (Morals), and how they are to interact with the world (Ethics). Paul doesn’t ignore the reality that all people, families and communities experience conflict. In these verses, he passionately warns the church that way they handle conflict matters. It matters for those in the family, and those who are outside looking in.

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION:
1. Read this week’s text, 1 Corinthians 6:1-8. Notice how many times Paul uses the term “Brothers” (this isn’t meant to be limited to male). What difference does it make that the Bible refers to the Church as a family? What would be different if we viewed our church life as if it were family.
2. What is your default response to conflict? Fight, flight, Freeze? Have you experienced poor responses to conflict? What was the cost?
3. There are some very practical applications in these verses. How is God inviting you to respond? Is there areas you need to allow yourself to suffer wrong? Are there conflicts and offenses that you need to work through?