1 Corinthians 6

This week I'm taking a class with Dr. Ben Witherington III here at Asbury. It's a First Corinthians Exegesis class. I had heard a great deal about Dr. Witherington, but now I'm getting to experience him first hand. He's a trip.

He's also extremely quotable. Here are some quotes from part of today's lecture on 1 Corinthians chapter six. They're out of context (and may well be inexact), but I think they'll do OK standing on their own.

• I’d rather be wronged than violate the basic position of Jesus—no retaliation.
• I do not think we have even begun to grasp what ‘Love your enemies’ means.
• Why would you take church matters before an unrighteous judge? Resolve your disputes in house.
• Sin enslaves. You become addicted to what you’re doing. Sin is always a form of addictive behavior.
• Food is a spiritual matter.
• There is an enduring effect when two people have sex.

I'm sure there are many more I could include, but that's a good start. I may post some of his comments from other chapters as well.