be ready to give an answer (3:13–17). Following Jesus requires us to interact wisely with those around us. The Bible is the place for us to learn how to do that. A second helpful angle is to consider what the passage teaches about reconciling with other people. Conflict in a fallen world is inevitable. As Christians we are called to “live peaceably with all,” if possible (Rom. 12:18). Paul sharply rebukes the Corinthians for using the courts to resolve their conflicts rather than deal with them in