“Legal Counsel”

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

What are your thoughts on a Christian taking a non-christian to court and suing them?  Is there ever an appropriate time?

Sincerely,
Plaintiff

Dear Plaintiff,

The Bible doesn’t forbid Christians from taking non-christians to court.  The only prohibition is against Christians suing other Christians (1 Cor 6:5-8).  However, Jesus cautioned Christians against being litigious people that try and take vengeance themselves (Matt 5:40, Rom 12:19-21).  In short, if at all possible, try and reconcile with people outside of court, and avoid the judicial system as much as you can (Matt 5:25-26).

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