The Lord prohibits a Christian from taking another Christian to court (1 Corinthians 6:1-8). Through the pen of Paul, He instructs the local church to decide these matters between believers rather than going to court to have unbelievers render a judgment. The Lord has given the church the authority to hear these cases and render verdicts to which the parties are bound. A believer must be prepared to be wronged or cheated rather than bring a lawsuit against a brother or sister in Christ.