First, Paul often addresses matters concerning the relationship between the Christian life and the surrounding culture. Among the many complex cultural issues he discusses in the letter are sexual immorality (1 Cor 5:1–13), secular lawsuits between Christians (1 Cor 6:1–11), guidelines for single and married Christians (1 Cor 7:1–40), the question of eating meat sacrificed to idols (1 Cor 8:1–11:1), and appropriate attire during worship (1 Cor 11:2–16). Not surprisingly, Paul condemns a number of