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 the church (1 Cor. 6:1–11). He calls out two women in the church at Philippi to settle their differences, even asking others to get involved to help them, before