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Originally Posted by Cassidy
I personally believe there are circumstances where the civil courts play an important role in settling disputes among all its citizens. It is not the preferred route between believers but sometimes it is snecessary. It also recognizes that genuine Christians sin against God and others (including other Christians). Christians can lie, steal, move fences, covet, etc. That is just a fact. Unfortunately, sometimes a civil action is necessary.
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Which is why Paul says "it is a shame to you" because they live as though there is not one person in the church able to judge between them. This is doubly shameful since it is our destiny to judge the world.