I say this to your shame. Aren't any of you wise enough to act as a judge between one follower and another?
Wise people have enough sense to find their way, but stupid fools get lost.
One day there were about a hundred and twenty of the Lord's followers meeting together, and Peter stood up to speak to them.
Ananias replied, “Lord, a lot of people have told me about the terrible things this man has done to your followers in Jerusalem.
Isn't it unnatural and disgraceful for men to have long hair?
Be sensible and stop sinning. You should be embarrassed that some people still don't know about God.
Don't fool yourselves! If any of you think you are wise in the things of this world, you will have to become foolish before you can be truly wise.
Because of Christ we are thought of as fools, but Christ has made you wise. We are weak and hated, but you are powerful and respected.
I am not writing to embarrass you. I want to help you, just as parents help their own dear children.
When one of you has a complaint against another, do you take your complaint to a court of sinners? Or do you take it to God's people?
Why do you take everyday complaints to judges who are not respected by the church?
If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.