1 Corinthians 6:2
“Don’t you know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters?”
What does 1 Corinthians 6:2 mean?
Paul is calling the Corinthian Christians to recognize their own dignity and authority in Christ. He's essentially saying: if God has entrusted you with something as significant as judging the world in eternity, shouldn't you be capable of handling everyday disputes among yourselves right now? The context here is that some believers were taking their conflicts to secular courts instead of working things out within their community. Paul isn't claiming Christians will literally serve as judges over all creation, but rather using a striking image of their future glory with Christ to wake them up to present responsibility. He's asking them to see that running to outsiders for every disagreement suggests they've forgotten who they actually are and what they're capable of. This speaks to anyone who feels too small or broken to handle the challenges in front of them. If you belong to Christ, you have more strength and wisdom available than you might realize, even in situations that feel overwhelming right now.