Christians and Lawsuits: What Does the Bible Say? In today’s culture, lawsuits are common—sometimes seen as the only way to resolve disputes. Yet Scripture calls believers to a radically different path. Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5 and Paul’s rebuke in 1 Corinthians 6 paint a picture of humility, peace, and forgiveness that clashes with the courtroom mentality. For Christians, lawsuits are not the path of righteousness—they are a sign that something has already gone terribly