1 Corinthians 6:6

But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers (KJV)

Then: A tinge of resigned regret secretes itself in these words. While up on top Paul's matter-of-fact statement reemphasizes the shame of brothers appearing before non-believing judges. The Corinthians' desire for gain in power, prestige, or possessions predominated. Their obedience to Christ's command, "Love one another," got left behind somewhere.

Now: Lawsuits pervade American courts at the same time the reputation of laywerhood disintegrates. Everybody's out to get something from somebody. Destroy a company and the livelihood of other workers? Who cares? Jesus stated not to sue. He didn't give any caveats that it would keep someone from doing wrong again, that it would recompense the mistreated court litigant or that the one sued probably wasn't a fellow believer. "Don't sue," he said. Just like the Corinthians we ignore him.