so that no flesh may boast before God.

But we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and which God destined for our glory before the ages.

Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men's hearts. Then every man will receive his praise from God.

When any one of you has a grievance against a brother, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints?

but brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers?

If one of the unbelievers invites you to dinner and you want to go, eat whatever is set before you without raising questions of conscience.