Suing Someone

The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?

If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. …

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

So if you need to settle everyday matters, do you appoint as judges those of no standing in the church?

Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

…that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—

…for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.