1 Corinthians 11:16
“But if any man seems to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither do God’s assemblies.”
What does 1 Corinthians 11:16 mean?
Paul is wrapping up his discussion about head coverings by saying there's no point in arguing about it. He's essentially telling the Corinthians: if someone wants to keep fighting about this practice, know that neither we apostles nor any of God's churches everywhere have made this a hill to die on. The main takeaway is about knowing when to let go of disputes over customs and practices that don't strike at the heart of faith itself. Paul cares deeply about some theological issues, but he's wise enough to recognize that not every disagreement requires endless debate or enforcement. Sometimes the loving thing to do is acknowledge that faithful believers can differ on non-essentials, and stubborn contentiousness itself becomes the real problem.