You really didn't answer last time but if you someone stole your retirement money and only way to get it back was to sue, would you?
Would I want to? Yes. lol However, I know it wouldn't be what Christ would desire. God would just have to see me through. I mean, my retirement investments could vaporize in the market tomorrow. Obedience to Christian principle is obedience to Christian principle.
I love this grace message regarding our identity in Christ. Rules and legalistic standards are always easy to measure. Just check the box and you think you're good.
But the grace method makes a higher demand... be spiritually one with Jesus Himself... and allow His life to flow through you, conforming you into His image. Thus "Jesus" becomes a 24/7 way of life. A frame of mind. A focus of living. A reckoned idenity. A walk of faith. And in this... everyone is at different places as they are maturing into the image and likeness of Christ's person.
Being a Christian merely means "being a disciple of Christ". Jesus is the standard.
I have NOT read the thread but in certain circumstances I would sue...That does not mean you hate because you sue. It might be advice given by a lawyer to get medical help. Someone from our church in the states was once involed in an accident and the person driving told them to sue because of hospital costs. Their insurance paid so no feelings were hurt.
If someone touched my moral YES I would go to law....A person's reputation is all you really have.
So their are certain circumstances I would seek legal advice. I have a good christian lawyer and a good lawyer in Brazil.
It is my right as a christian to protect my name and reputation.
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I have a better question. Is it wrong for a veteran that has been disabled to receive VA benefits due to their disabilities? Is that the same as suing?
I have a better question. Is it wrong for a veteran that has been disabled to receive VA benefits due to their disabilities? Is that the same as suing?
Don't see the comparison.
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Today pull up the little weeds,
The sinful thoughts subdue,
Or they will take the reins themselves
And someday master you. --Anon.
The most deadly sins do not leap upon us, they creep up on us.
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?
I'd say it's up to the individuals convictions.
But I believe Jesus taught what we should do as Christians. Remember, holiness ( or Christlikeness) is more than a dress code, church attendance, "bang clang" music, and a hairstyle.
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. Proverbs 20:22
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
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