Christians should not appeal to civil tribunals to settle differences that may arise among church members. Such differences should be settled among themselves, or by the 306 church, in harmony with Christ's instruction. Even though injustice may have been done, the follower of the meek and lowly Jesus will suffer himself "to be defrauded" rather than open before the world the sins of his brethren in the church.

Kristne burde ikke henvende sig til borgerlige domstole for at få afgjort de uenigheder, der måske kan opstå blandt menighedens medlemmer. Sådanne uenigheder burde afgøres mand og mand imellem eller af menigheden i overensstemmelse med Kristi anvisning. Selv om der er sket uret, må den, som er en discipel af den ydmyge og sagtmodige Jesus, hellere udsætte sig for at "lide tab" end overfor verden afsløre sine kristne brødres synder.