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You can transfer the copyright to an image, either by selling it or giving it away. If so, you give up all rights that you had in the image as if you never took the photograph. But the only way to give up a copyright to an image is in writing.Even when copies of a photo are distributed, the photographer retains the copyrights to the image. If you give your client copies of the digital files, without more, you are not giving up your copyrights.You also can give specific, limited rights for the use of that copyright, while maintaining ownership of the copyright for the image. It's called "licensing." For example, you give a magazine the limited right to print one of your photos. You send a copy of the digital file or the negative/chrome, but you state that you are granting the magazine specific limited usage of the image, whether it is for printing 100,000 one-run copies, for a specific time-frame, or however you want to specify the license. In a portrait or event business, you can give copies of the images to your clients so that they can have prints made. Limit their rights to personal use, only, and you keep them from selling the images to the Enquirer.It's the closest thing to having your cake and eating it, too. Unless you state specifically in writing and sign the document that gives your copyright to an image to someone else, you keep the copyright, regardless of what else you do.Copyright 2005 Carolyn E. Wright
For example, if you were seriously injured, out of work, and unable to provide for your family, what do you do if the negligent driver who caused your damages is a Christian? Remember, you have an obligation to provide for your family (1 Timothy 5:8). Therefore, in that situation, seeking fair compensation via an out-of-court settlement through a believer’s insurance company would appear reasonable. Moreover, if the insurance company is unreasonable or disputes liability, you may have to file a lawsuit (or go to trial) in order to obtain compensation for your losses. The Christian versus Christian issue is, I believe, incidental in this matter in nearly all of these types of cases.
What if your injuries were temporary and your own health insurance paid for your bills, but the automobile insurance company won’t pay you as much “pain and suffering” damages as you think is fair? There are sections later in this article that may help you make a wise decision.
In general,
A very good friend of mine asked me today, "what if in "heaven" you also have to think about what you want before you get it? You have to start every windfall with your own little blowing? You have to do what you can, with what you've got, to make stuff happen?"This reminded me of a common theme with my company and business. That theme is: Massive Action = Massive Results! Especially in internet marketing is this true. This is also especially true if you have more time than money to advertise your website, product, or affiliate link.There are endless areas on the internet for you to post ads, submit articles, blog, and send traffic to your site. Remember, your main goal should be to get enough traffic to your site to convert sales.So maybe, you don't have a huge advertising budget. That's ok! Do a search for "free classified sites" and begin posting here as many times and as often as possible! Remember, do what you can with what you've got!You can think and feel positive all you want, but here on Earth, where there is the buffer of time and space, you must ALSO take action! Only you, are ultimately responsible for the success or failure of your home based internet business. Do the little things every day. Once you begin to see results, you will be inspired to take more and more action. Success is contagious! Suddenly, new ideas or plans of action for your business will begin to appear. Follow up on these ideas.Don't forget, Massive Action = Massive Results!
Does the Bible permit Christians to sue at all?
I pray that God will guide you and grant you a proper and practical knowledge, understanding, and wise application of the principles found First Corinthians 6 and related scriptures.
Summary: According to 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, a Christian is not to civilly sue another Christian in a secular court of law. Rather, the disputed matter should be arbitrated or judged by a wise Christian or Christians. In our modern societal system, there are exceptional situations that may not fall squarely within this principle. Such special circumstances will be discussed later in this article.
Sometimes, the issue is not black and white. In those “gray area” cases, ask God and yourself these questions:
“Is a lawsuit in secular court my only reasonable option, or is there another way to remedy my situation?”
"Do I have an improper motive in filing a lawsuit such as revenge, anger, hurt feelings, stubbornness, impatience, or greed?"
“Is the church equipped to resolve this legal dispute with my brother?”
“Are there Christian lawyers, retired Christian judges, or other professionally trained Christian mediators available to negotiate and/or adjudicate this legal dispute with my fellow Christian?”
Secular Courts are ordained by God (Romans 13:1-7). Therefore, there is no prohibition against a Christian suing a non-Christian in a secular court.
Christian versus Christian Disputes
Historical Backdrop: Corinthian Christians in Paul’s time sued their fellow Christians in secular court. But, back in those days, not even the Jews the secular courts. Rather, in those times, the Jews utilized Jewish arbitrators. Further, in Greek culture, watching civil disputes in the public courts was very popular entertainment. Therefore, legal disputes were very public events.
Paul's Response: “How Dare you!” (1 Corinthians 6:1-10): “How dare you sue a Christian brother in secular court!” (1 Corinthians 6:1-paraphrased) How dare you utilize “unrighteous” Corinthian judges to resolve inter-Christian disputes! (1 Corinthians 6:1).. But Paul's point appears to be that the "Corinthian" judges, as a whole, or in general, were either unbelieving or corrupt or both. (Further, many of the judges/arbitrators were 60 year-old lay persons performing required civic duty, as I understand it).
“Law” (Verse 1): “[P]papyri discoveries in the last century reveal that Paul's word was used regularly in a legal context to mean a lawsuit.”
Christians will (with Christ) judge the world and angels. Therefore, believers can competently judge lesser (earthly) matters between two believers (1 Corinthians 6:2-4).
For Christians, spiritual and legal issues commingle and intertwine. Secular, government judges are either unqualified or not permitted to resolve the spiritual issues that may be involved in the dispute (1 Corinthians 2:14-16, 6:4). But wise Christians can discern and judge both the legal and spiritual issues (1 Corinthians 6:5).
Judging an openly “Christian versus Christian” legal dispute in secular court creates a bad witness (This conclusion is indirectly inferred in 1 Corinthians 6:6-7). Pagans will see Christians behaving just like they do and NOT demonstrating God’s love, which hurts the cause of Christ (John 13:5). It would be better to be defrauded by a Christian (and suffer financial loss) than to take them to secular Court because the cause of Christ is more important than money or possessions (See 1 Corinthians 6:7-8). This last point will be elaborated on later in this article.
Specific Situations: Many of the situations below may be considered “gray area” matters. Therefore, before deciding a course of action, you need to ask God for wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 2:6, James 1:5). You are also admonished to seek counsel from wise Christians (Psalm 1:1, Proverbs 11:14, 12:15, and 15:22). Lastly, before making a final decision, you ought to have God’s peace in your heart about which decision to make (Colossians 3:15).
1. Criminal Matters: The context of 1 Corinthians 6 is civil legal disputes, not criminal prosecution. With few exceptions, the Government prosecutes crimes. Therefore, a Christian may look to a secular court to prosecute anyone (including Christians) who committed a crime against them (Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 1:13-14).
2. Christians Acting on Behalf of Others: When Christians undertake certain legally defined positions, they may, in certain circumstances, have a legal duty to pursue secular legal action (which could potentially involve other believers). Examples: Christian legal guardians; Christian executor of a will; Christian trustees; and Christian parents. These representative examples involve fiduciaries acting on behalf of the beneficiary, child or person whom they are in charge.
3. Christians Covered by Insurance: In many cases, the person who caused your harm or damage is covered by insurance. Example: Automobile accident cases. What if that insured person is a Christian? In some states, you can sue the Christian’s secular insurance company directly. Therefore you don’t have to directly sue the Christian who harmed you. In other states, you must sue the individual even though the insurance company (surety) is paying for the damages and controlling the case. Obviously, a secular insurance company will rarely, if ever, agree to a Christian dispute resolution process.
For example, if you were seriously injured, out of work, and unable to provide for your family, what do you do if the negligent driver who caused your damages is a Christian? Remember, you have an obligation to provide for your family (1 Timothy 5:8). Therefore, in that situation, seeking fair compensation via an out-of-court settlement through a believer’s insurance company would appear reasonable. Moreover, if the insurance company is unreasonable or disputes liability, you may have to file a lawsuit (or go to trial) in order to obtain compensation for your losses. The Christian versus Christian issue is, I believe, incidental in this matter in nearly all of these types of cases.
What if your injuries were temporary and your own health insurance paid for your bills, but the automobile insurance company won’t pay you as much “pain and suffering” damages as you think is fair? There are sections later in this article that may help you make a wise decision.
In general,
Consider the following four questions: If an internet marketing consultant told you that sending spam emails is a good way to advertise your business, would you do it? Do you hate wasting your time sorting through dozens of unsolicited email messages? Do you ever get frustrated when you receive cold calls from telemarketers, especially when they call at inopportune times? If a sales consultant told you that making cold calls is a good telephone prospecting method, would you make cold calls to solicit new business? I would bet that you would answer "no" to each of the first three questions. The last question you may answer with a "yes" or a "no" depending on your attitude towards sales prospecting methods.But it is my belief that there is no difference between cold calling and sending spam emails. Making cold calls is the telephone prospecting equivalent of sending spam emails; both are forms of interruption marketing. That is, both prospecting methods are used to force your own sales pitches onto unwilling and unsuspecting consumers. Both of these techniques are detested by their respective recipients. Yet, cold calling is still considered an acceptable means of prospecting by participants in the sales profession and spam emailing is not.Why is this the case? There was a time, maybe twenty years ago, that cold calling worked. It was a good way to prospect for new clients. However, it doesn’t work anymore. But the sales profession has not been able to adapt to new marketing methods; they do what they have always done, whether or not it is still successful.
Secular Courts are ordained by God (Romans 13:1-7). Therefore, there is no prohibition against a Christian suing a non-Christian in a secular court.
Christian versus Christian Disputes
Historical Backdrop: Corinthian Christians in Paul’s time sued their fellow Christians in secular court. But, back in those days, not even the Jews the secular courts. Rather, in those times, the Jews utilized Jewish arbitrators. Further, in Greek culture, watching civil disputes in the public courts was very popular entertainment. Therefore, legal disputes were very public events.
Paul's Response: “How Dare you!” (1 Corinthians 6:1-10): “How dare you sue a Christian brother in secular court!” (1 Corinthians 6:1-paraphrased) How dare you utilize “unrighteous” Corinthian judges to resolve inter-Christian disputes! (1 Corinthians 6:1).. But Paul's point appears to be that the "Corinthian" judges, as a whole, or in general, were either unbelieving or corrupt or both. (Further, many of the judges/arbitrators were 60 year-old lay persons performing required civic duty, as I understand it).
“Law” (Verse 1): “[P]papyri discoveries in the last century reveal that Paul's word was used regularly in a legal context to mean a lawsuit.”
Christians will (with Christ) judge the world and angels. Therefore, believers can competently judge lesser (earthly) matters between two believers (1 Corinthians 6:2-4).
For Christians, spiritual and legal issues commingle and intertwine. Secular, government judges are either unqualified or not permitted to resolve the spiritual issues that may be involved in the dispute (1 Corinthians 2:14-16, 6:4). But wise Christians can discern and judge both the legal and spiritual issues (1 Corinthians 6:5).
Judging an openly “Christian versus Christian” legal dispute in secular court creates a bad witness (This conclusion is indirectly inferred in 1 Corinthians 6:6-7). Pagans will see Christians behaving just like they do and NOT demonstrating God’s love, which hurts the cause of Christ (John 13:5). It would be better to be defrauded by a Christian (and suffer financial loss) than to take them to secular Court because the cause of Christ is more important than money or possessions (See 1 Corinthians 6:7-8). This last point will be elaborated on later in this article.
Specific Situations: Many of the situations below may be considered “gray area” matters. Therefore, before deciding a course of action, you need to ask God for wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 2:6, James 1:5). You are also admonished to seek counsel from wise Christians (Psalm 1:1, Proverbs 11:14, 12:15, and 15:22). Lastly, before making a final decision, you ought to have God’s peace in your heart about which decision to make (Colossians 3:15).
1. Criminal Matters: The context of 1 Corinthians 6 is civil legal disputes, not criminal prosecution. With few exceptions, the Government prosecutes crimes. Therefore, a Christian may look to a secular court to prosecute anyone (including Christians) who committed a crime against them (Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 1:13-14).
2. Christians Acting on Behalf of Others: When Christians undertake certain legally defined positions, they may, in certain circumstances, have a legal duty to pursue secular legal action (which could potentially involve other believers). Examples: Christian legal guardians; Christian executor of a will; Christian trustees; and Christian parents. These representative examples involve fiduciaries acting on behalf of the beneficiary, child or person whom they are in charge.
3. Christians Covered by Insurance: In many cases, the person who caused your harm or damage is covered by insurance. Example: Automobile accident cases. What if that insured person is a Christian? In some states, you can sue the Christian’s secular insurance company directly. Therefore you don’t have to directly sue the Christian who harmed you. In other states, you must sue the individual even though the insurance company (surety) is paying for the damages and controlling the case. Obviously, a secular insurance company will rarely, if ever, agree to a Christian dispute resolution process.
For example, if you were seriously injured, out of work, and unable to provide for your family, what do you do if the negligent driver who caused your damages is a Christian? Remember, you have an obligation to provide for your family (1 Timothy 5:8). Therefore, in that situation, seeking fair compensation via an out-of-court settlement through a believer’s insurance company would appear reasonable. Moreover, if the insurance company is unreasonable or disputes liability, you may have to file a lawsuit (or go to trial) in order to obtain compensation for your losses. The Christian versus Christian issue is, I believe, incidental in this matter in nearly all of these types of cases.
What if your injuries were temporary and your own health insurance paid for your bills, but the automobile insurance company won’t pay you as much “pain and suffering” damages as you think is fair? There are sections later in this article that may help you make a wise decision.
In general,
Administration encompasses many things for a Network Manager.For instance, in really large shops a network manager may have one function; server maintenance and someone else would be responsible for users.So for now, You and I are the only Network Managers and we are responsible for everything on the Network.For now four areas will be addressed: User Administration - Will focus on User needs. The creation, deletion, and maintenance of User accounts. Configuration Management - This deals with more technical issues like the Routers configuration or the Tape Backups Schedule. Network Maintenance - Routine functions need to be done to the Network. For instance, updating patches for operating systems. These are not emergency function but rather routine items that need to be keep current. Network Monitoring - Exactly as stated this allows you to perform other jobs and still be able to watch the Network from a safe distance.So sit back read each section throughly.User Administration User administration involves several items. But the more critical areas are Creating and Managing Users, Security of resources that users will need.Creating Users is probably the easiest function as long as granting access rights is pretty straight forward. Managing Users is a little more involved since modifying their accesses is the common change. What makes this more involved is the fact that the Admin will need to stay on top of the server resources that need to be restricted from certain users. For example, not all users need access to the Accounting files. IF the Admin grants these rights then they are exposing themselves to a host of problems from bosses and auditors.In addition to managing users the Delete function should be performed at time of termination. Most of the time, HR WILL NOT notify the Admin when an employee leaves the company. If that is a common event then HR is exposing the company by not making the Admin aware of the employee leaving. Now, it also behooves the Admin to perform the delete when HR does inform of a termination.Security is paramount for the Admin because these are the resources that need to be protected. As mentioned earlier, not all employees need access to Accounting files or even HR files. Monitor, Monitor, and Monitor. If the Admin is not on top of things when it comes to Security then they are at fault as well as their Manager.Configuration Management This involves managing all of the configuration files for all network resources. This could include routers, switch
Christians will (with Christ) judge the world and angels. Therefore, believers can competently judge lesser (earthly) matters between two believers (1 Corinthians 6:2-4).
For Christians, spiritual and legal issues commingle and intertwine. Secular, government judges are either unqualified or not permitted to resolve the spiritual issues that may be involved in the dispute (1 Corinthians 2:14-16, 6:4). But wise Christians can discern and judge both the legal and spiritual issues (1 Corinthians 6:5).
Judging an openly “Christian versus Christian” legal dispute in secular court creates a bad witness (This conclusion is indirectly inferred in 1 Corinthians 6:6-7). Pagans will see Christians behaving just like they do and NOT demonstrating God’s love, which hurts the cause of Christ (John 13:5). It would be better to be defrauded by a Christian (and suffer financial loss) than to take them to secular Court because the cause of Christ is more important than money or possessions (See 1 Corinthians 6:7-8). This last point will be elaborated on later in this article.
Specific Situations: Many of the situations below may be considered “gray area” matters. Therefore, before deciding a course of action, you need to ask God for wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 2:6, James 1:5). You are also admonished to seek counsel from wise Christians (Psalm 1:1, Proverbs 11:14, 12:15, and 15:22). Lastly, before making a final decision, you ought to have God’s peace in your heart about which decision to make (Colossians 3:15).
1. Criminal Matters: The context of 1 Corinthians 6 is civil legal disputes, not criminal prosecution. With few exceptions, the Government prosecutes crimes. Therefore, a Christian may look to a secular court to prosecute anyone (including Christians) who committed a crime against them (Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 1:13-14).
2. Christians Acting on Behalf of Others: When Christians undertake certain legally defined positions, they may, in certain circumstances, have a legal duty to pursue secular legal action (which could potentially involve other believers). Examples: Christian legal guardians; Christian executor of a will; Christian trustees; and Christian parents. These representative examples involve fiduciaries acting on behalf of the beneficiary, child or person whom they are in charge.
3. Christians Covered by Insurance: In many cases, the person who caused your harm or damage is covered by insurance. Example: Automobile accident cases. What if that insured person is a Christian? In some states, you can sue the Christian’s secular insurance company directly. Therefore you don’t have to directly sue the Christian who harmed you. In other states, you must sue the individual even though the insurance company (surety) is paying for the damages and controlling the case. Obviously, a secular insurance company will rarely, if ever, agree to a Christian dispute resolution process.
For example, if you were seriously injured, out of work, and unable to provide for your family, what do you do if the negligent driver who caused your damages is a Christian? Remember, you have an obligation to provide for your family (1 Timothy 5:8). Therefore, in that situation, seeking fair compensation via an out-of-court settlement through a believer’s insurance company would appear reasonable. Moreover, if the insurance company is unreasonable or disputes liability, you may have to file a lawsuit (or go to trial) in order to obtain compensation for your losses. The Christian versus Christian issue is, I believe, incidental in this matter in nearly all of these types of cases.
What if your injuries were temporary and your own health insurance paid for your bills, but the automobile insurance company won’t pay you as much “pain and suffering” damages as you think is fair? There are sections later in this article that may help you make a wise decision.
In general,
Child support lawyers can go a long way when establishing and enforcing child support payments. Although, you a as parent are able to establish child support yourself, a lawyer is available to help you if things start to become overwhelming. Child Support attorneys are available in just about every state that establishes child support. Child support attorneys are useful when the legal aspect of establishing and enforcing child support becomes to much for the ordinary person. A lawyer can assist you in filing your paper work in the appropriate time to which it is due, and they can also inform you if there are any other actions that may be required.A child support attorney can also help the non-custodial parent in establishing paternity, and to help them determine the payment amount that is required for them to pay. A lawyer will require that the custodial parents establish some sort of paternity before any payments can be received.When you need to find a lawyer you can always ask around. You are going to want a child support attorney who is experienced in child support laws. There are several ways that you can find such a lawyer. One, you can ask family members or friends who has had a similar situation as you. Two, you can always find a good lawyer in your trusty local phone book, there you can compare the lawyers experiences and there rates. Last but not least, the internet is also a good resource in locating a child support lawyer.Lawyers can be used for many legal issues, especially for child support. A child support lawyer can obtain legal knowledge that the custodial and non-custodial parents are not aware of. Child support attorneys can make things a little easier for both type of parents by guiding them in the right direction when establishing and enforcing child support.
1. Criminal Matters: The context of 1 Corinthians 6 is civil legal disputes, not criminal prosecution. With few exceptions, the Government prosecutes crimes. Therefore, a Christian may look to a secular court to prosecute anyone (including Christians) who committed a crime against them (Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 1:13-14).
2. Christians Acting on Behalf of Others: When Christians undertake certain legally defined positions, they may, in certain circumstances, have a legal duty to pursue secular legal action (which could potentially involve other believers). Examples: Christian legal guardians; Christian executor of a will; Christian trustees; and Christian parents. These representative examples involve fiduciaries acting on behalf of the beneficiary, child or person whom they are in charge.
3. Christians Covered by Insurance: In many cases, the person who caused your harm or damage is covered by insurance. Example: Automobile accident cases. What if that insured person is a Christian? In some states, you can sue the Christian’s secular insurance company directly. Therefore you don’t have to directly sue the Christian who harmed you. In other states, you must sue the individual even though the insurance company (surety) is paying for the damages and controlling the case. Obviously, a secular insurance company will rarely, if ever, agree to a Christian dispute resolution process.
For example, if you were seriously injured, out of work, and unable to provide for your family, what do you do if the negligent driver who caused your damages is a Christian? Remember, you have an obligation to provide for your family (1 Timothy 5:8). Therefore, in that situation, seeking fair compensation via an out-of-court settlement through a believer’s insurance company would appear reasonable. Moreover, if the insurance company is unreasonable or disputes liability, you may have to file a lawsuit (or go to trial) in order to obtain compensation for your losses. The Christian versus Christian issue is, I believe, incidental in this matter in nearly all of these types of cases.
What if your injuries were temporary and your own health insurance paid for your bills, but the automobile insurance company won’t pay you as much “pain and suffering” damages as you think is fair? There are sections later in this article that may help you make a wise decision.
In general,
Many borrowers worry that getting a bad credit Nevada mortgage refinance after bankruptcy will prove to be an insurmountable task. Fortunately, that couldn't be further from the truth. There are many different Nevada lenders out there who specialize in bad credit or post-bankruptcy mortgage refinances. With some savvy mortgage shopping, you can find the refinance loan that works with your circumstances, not against them.Applying for the Loan To get a bad credit Nevada mortgage refinance after bankruptcy, you must first apply for the loan. While you can trek from bank to bank to do this, you might want to think about applying for a loan online. Using the web, you can fill out a mortgage application within minutes and get an answer back just as fast.Increasing Your Chances of Approval Borrowers who have a good credit score close to the state average of 655 want lenders to know it. But when you have bad credit resulting from a bankruptcy, you will want to get the lender to look at more than just your credit score. You need them to look at the big picture. This means having other items to support your application, such as proof of a steady income.Take time to gather documents like pay stubs, income tax forms, and bank statements before applying for a post-bankruptcy Nevada mortgage refinance. These documents will support your application and will help to increase your chances of approval.Making the Payments After securing your loan, you will want to make sure that you make an effort to pay all of your new mortgage payments on time. If you can maintain a good payment history, your Nevada mortgage refinance could help to rebuild your credit in as little as two years.
For example, if you were seriously injured, out of work, and unable to provide for your family, what do you do if the negligent driver who caused your damages is a Christian? Remember, you have an obligation to provide for your family (1 Timothy 5:8). Therefore, in that situation, seeking fair compensation via an out-of-court settlement through a believer’s insurance company would appear reasonable. Moreover, if the insurance company is unreasonable or disputes liability, you may have to file a lawsuit (or go to trial) in order to obtain compensation for your losses. The Christian versus Christian issue is, I believe, incidental in this matter in nearly all of these types of cases.
What if your injuries were temporary and your own health insurance paid for your bills, but the automobile insurance company won’t pay you as much “pain and suffering” damages as you think is fair? There are sections later in this article that may help you make a wise decision.
In general, I believe that a Christian may seek compensation for injuries from another Christian’s insurance company if the claim is pursued without malice or slander or greed. The following advice may be helpful to you: “Do not initiate anything without first saturating the matter with prayer.” God loves you and wants to guide you in the best path.
4. Christian Filing Bankruptcy: A Christian family of four earns $2,000 per month and has $50,000 in credit card debt, and owes $1,000.00 to their Christian auto mechanic. The Christian files bankruptcy and lists their automobile mechanic as a debtor as required by law. Does this violate principals outlined 1 Corinthians 6? I don’t believe so in most cases. This is a situation where the Christian mechanic is (in nearly all cases) incidental to the matter (other than being owed money).
5. Christian Evicting a Christian From a Residence or Business Property: A Christian versus Christian landlord-tenant dispute, it seems, can be resolved via Christian mediation or arbitration in most cases. However, in some cases, going to the magistrate may be proper if the Christian tenant refuses to vacate, refuses to pay rent, and refuses to immediately seek a Christian mediator and/or arbitrator to quickly resolve the dispute.
6. Christian Versus Christian Divorce: This article does not address what Biblical grounds for divorce are. Here are, however, some scripture references pertaining to divorce: Matthew 19:1-12; Mark 10:2-12; 1 Corinthians 7:10-16.
A divorce proceeding is a civil matter. However, to obtain a “legal” divorce, some level of government court involvement will be required. The government regulates and grants divorces. Accordingly, divorce falls within Romans 13:1-7, and secular courts may be utilized.
Nevertheless, spiritual and legal issues combine and intertwine in divorce cases. Therefore, as between two Christians, a wise, neutral Christian, ought to be utilized, if possible, to assist in the resolution of the matter.
A number of Christian attorneys in or near your geographical area may offer divorce mediation as a cost-effective option. Alternatively, your church may have a dispute resolution process.
If more than one church is involved, you can have one pastor from each church be involved, and the two pastors can choose a neutral third person to produce a three person panel. Alternatively, you can hire a professional Christian mediator or arbitrator who can negotiate or adjudicate the matter alone or include members of your church or churches in the process. However, there are too many factual variables in a divorce to make one rule to fit all situations. In certain situations, it may be necessary or prudent to pursue the matter through traditional secular court.
7. A Christian refuses to have another Christian evaluate and decide the issue. What is a Christian refuses to follow 1 Corinthians 6? There are two primary points of view on this subject.
One view believes that if a Christian does not agree to resolve a matter within the Church, then the other Christian is free to sue him or her in civil court in order to seek to achieve justice. The other view is that the Christian should, out of mercy, just accept the wrong done to him or her rather than interjecting a Christian versus Christian dispute into the public area and thereby harming the cause of Christ.
In this matter, pray for wisdom and seek confidential counsel from wise Christians.
8. Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: "What if a person is not truly a Christian?" This is another difficult issue. Some believe that one can sue in secular court if one is convinced the person is not really a Christian even though they profess or claim to be a "Christian. " Others declare that it is dangerous to judge a person as not being a Christian, and that one should play it safe and not sue.
This may be a factual issue needing to be resolved on a case-by-case basis. However, one should first seek to persuade the wrongdoer to agree to submit to either Christian mediation and/or Christian arbitration per 1 Cor. 6:1-8. If he or she is a member of your particular church, your church may have a dispute resolution system that can be utilized. Pray for wisdom and seek godly advice..
9. "What if I am sued by another Christian in a secular court?" If you are sued by another Christian, you could possibly contact them (or, if they are represented by an attorney, then contact their attorney), and request that, pursuant to 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, this lawsuit be put on hold, or referred by the court to a Christian mediator and/or Christian arbitrator agreed upon by the parties. In any event, in my opinion, you may defend yourself in a secular court in this situation.
If your adversary has a valid case against you, agree to a settlement quickly to avoid further costs, damages and/or attorney’s fees (Matthew 5:25). A speedy settlement will also diminish harm to the cause of Christ by taking the matter out of the public eye.
The above examples are illustrative and are not exhaustive. There may be other gray areas as well (e.g. foreclosure, quiet title, and others) while other disputes may fall squarely within 1 Corinthians 6 parameters. Nevertheless, in many or, if not most of these cases, the church or a private Christian mediator or arbitrat
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