The Christians in Corinth seemed determined to assert their rights, even if it hurt others in the church. They took one another to court to sue for their rights (chapter 6). They argued for their right to eat food offered to idols (chapters 8 and 10), even though it caused weaker Christians to stumble. They made sure to exercise their spiritual gifts in church (chapters 12-14), even if it threw worship services into chaos. And yet in using their rights, they were undercutting the gospel itself.