“The Greeks were naturally and characteristically a litigious people. The law-courts were their chief amusement and entertainment … In a Greek city every man was more or less a lawyer and spent a very great part of his time either deciding or listening to law cases. The Greeks were famous, or notorious, for their love of going to law.” John Stott
I. THE SIN OF PUBLIC CONFLICT
1. A flaunting of failures (v. 1) 2. A Lost perspective (v. 2b) 3. A forgotten honor (vv. 2-3, cf. Matt. 19:28; Psa. 110:4; Dan. 7) 4. An ignored resource (vv. 4-5) 5. A damaged witness (v. 6)
II. CORRECTION & ENCOURAGMENT FOR DISPUTING BROTHERS
A. To the injured brother (v. 7)
B. To the guilty person (vv. 8-10)
C. Encouragement to remember the Gospel (v. 11)
III. THE RELEVANCE
A. Be willing to give up your rights, let things go, and be meek B. Remember that Christian conflicts stay ‘in house.’ C. Remember that our relationships ‘say’ something to the watching world D. Keep your eyes on the crucified and risen Christ
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
