'Of This Life' in the Bible

Do you not know that we will judge [even] angels? [And if so], then how much more [must we judge] the things of this life!

So then, if you have cases [or, courts] for deciding matters of this life, do you appoint [as judges] those who have no standing in the church? [i.e., heathens]. [Note: This difficult passage may also be taken as a statement, using sarcasm, "you appoint as judges..."].