What you have seen with your eyes do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame? If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another’s confidence, or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand. – Proverbs 25:8-10
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A court of law may sometimes be necessary. Solomon reminds us to always try to resolve the dispute outside of court anyway possible. Only if really needed to, go to court. Paul reminds the church what a bad testimony it is when one believer takes another to court to have disputes between them settled by unbelievers (1 Corinthians 6:1-8).
Another strong reason to avoid going to court is the high probability of being put to shame. You might just lose. There is also the possibility that when you debate your case outside of court with your neighbor you discover some truth, they know that could put you to shame.
And if you finally do end up in court, Solomon says, be careful not to betray another’s trust. What someone has said to you in confidence should not be used in public to win your case.
When you consider all these possibilities, the option of going to court to resolve an issue should slide to the bottom. Prayerfully consider other ways to settle. Be humble in your approach and willing to accept your role in the problem. Exhaust all other possibilities. Never do anything that will tarnish your Christian witness.
Whom can you pray for and encourage to resolve their dispute in other ways?
Lord, help me be a channel of your peace when reconciliation is needed, I pray.
Extended Reading — Proverbs 25-26
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