What does the Bible say about litigation?

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The Bible urges believers to pursue peace, justice, honesty, and reconciliation rather than a quarrelsome or vindictive spirit in legal disputes. In Matthew 5:25 and Luke 12:58, Jesus commends settling with an accuser promptly, recognizing the seriousness and cost of unresolved conflict. In 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, Paul rebukes Christians for publicly suing one another and calls the church to exercise wise, godly judgment, even accepting personal loss rather than disgracing Christ's name. This does not deny the lawful role of civil courts or the need to protect the vulnerable, but it teaches that Christians should seek reconciliation, impartial counsel, and the good of their neighbor whenever possible.