Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0434A recorded on October 18, 1981 teaching from 1 Corinthians 6:1-12 – Concerning Christians and Legal Matters.
Pastor Cyril Stevens focuses on 1 Corinthians 6:1-12 and addresses how Christians should handle legal disputes. Stevens uses a narrative about a property dispute to illustrate the central theme: Christians should avoid litigation whenever possible, prioritizing forgiveness and reconciliation over asserting legal rights. Pastor Stevens emphasizes the importance of internal church resolution and the ultimate judgment of believers over even fallen angels, contrasting this with the shame of taking fellow believers to court. He concludes by stressing the transformative power of being washed, sanctified, and justified through Christ, arguing that such a transformation should guide Christian behavior, making worldly legal battles unnecessary.
Recorded on Cyril’s 50th Birthday!