But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory.

Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.

Lawsuits Against Believers

When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints?

So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church?

but brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers?

If one of the unbelievers invites you to dinner and you are disposed to go, eat whatever is set before you without raising any question on the ground of conscience.