Wrong for christian to sue?

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by Aquila

My mother forgave the man who killed my brother (Billy Richard Hall Jr.) in a druken hit-and-run accident.

Your not answering the question, would you be part of prosecuting the person?

If you forgive and love your enemies, how could you want them punished?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Your not answering the question, would you be part of prosecuting the person?

If you forgive and love your enemies, how could you want them punished?

Forgiveness is something that takes effort. It's something one must be dedicated to do in spite of how they feel. It's like "love". Real agape love is determined to love without condition.

Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question. Are you wanting me to say I'd desire to have the guy prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law?

Also, love doesn't always mean you don't want someone punished. As a parent I know there may be a day when my son gets into trouble and I will have to purposefully refuse to bail him out. Why? I love him... and know he needs to learn an important lesson that only punishment can teach him.

I think the motivation is important.

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Forgiveness is something that takes effort. It's something one must be dedicated to do in spite of how they feel. It's like "love". Real agape love is determined to love without condition.

Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question. Are you wanting me to say I'd desire to have the guy prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law?

Also, love doesn't always mean you don't want someone punished. As a parent I know there may be a day when my son gets into trouble and I will have to purposefully refuse to bail him out. Why? I love him... and know he needs to learn an important lesson that only punishment can teach him.

I think the motivation is important.

So suing in court to gain an unlawful loss is wrong, we should trust God but going to criminal court to punish someone is ok?

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

So suing in court to gain an unlawful loss is wrong, we should trust God but going to criminal court to punish someone is ok?

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. Proverbs 20:22

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Romans 12:17

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Romans 12:19

And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. Matthew 5:40

And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. Luke 6:29

And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Matthew 5:41

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by Timmy

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. Proverbs 20:22

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Romans 12:17

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Romans 12:19

And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. Matthew 5:40

And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. Luke 6:29

And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Matthew 5:41

So no to criminal court as well then, you know, consistent thingy.

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

So no to criminal court as well then, you know, consistent thingy.