1 Corinthians 6:3

Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more, things that pertain to this life?

'Know ye not' -How often does Paul, present this phrase to. congregation that claimed to know it all! (1 Corinthians 6:9)

And how often do our actions betray our claim to "know the truth"? How often do our actions contradict what we profess?

'we shall judge angels?' -'In choosing Christ the saints have wisely placed themselves under authority to God whereas the angels rebelled and kept not their "places of authority" (NIV on Judges 1:9). The saints will be. standing condemnation of angels. If then, the saints by their choice of Christ, have placed themselves as judges of the world and angels..how can they be negligent when it comes to making decisions concerning congregational behaviour?' [Note:. McGuiggan p. 70]

Both of the above verses should remind the local congregation of it's competence to make proper judgements! 'If you have showed better judgement than the world and even some angels, then certainly you can resolve issues between brethren!'