1 Corinthians 6 is largely a negative chapter, focusing on issues of sexual immorality and taking believers to court. Rather than simply condemning these practices, Paul finishes each section with an explanation and a reminder of our calling.
“But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” This applies to us all; prior to baptism we were all sinners. Probably not sexually immoral, but sinners nonetheless. Rather than filing lawsuits against fellow Christians, or attempting to defraud them, as some Corinthians were, Paul reminds us all of the amazing gift we have received. Washed free of past sins, our focus now should be care for each other, a united body headed up by Christ.
“Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? … You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” As members of Christ, redeemed by his sacrifice, our purpose in life is to glorify God, so Paul encourages us to live accordingly, slaves of righteousness, reflecting God’s glory in everything we do.