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(1 Corinthians 6:1-8) can a christian take another christian to court ? In Acts 25: 10-12 we know that Paul himself appealed to Caesar exercising his right to defend himself before his fellow Jews. He choose a Roman court rather than the Sanhedrin the courts of the Jews to get justice . In Micah, we have a covenant law suit. God took Israel TO COURT. It’s a court scene. God is the plaintiff. Israel is the defendant. Israel is in a covenant relationship with God. God had told them exactly what He expected of them. He had given them the Torah - instructions in righteousness. Deuteronomy 28: we have the blessings of the covenant if you obey them and the curse of the covenant if you disobey. When Israel violated the terms of the covenant God took them to court It is God Himself that appointed or instituted the civil courts to uphold justice .The church is not a legal institution. It does not have the legal skill to deal with the larger more complex dispute. Problem with the Corinthians church ·The offense is considered “small” – something so trivial that it can easily be resolved by fellow-Christians ( 6:2). Jesus said the same thing in Mathew 5.If any man wants to sue you for a small amount, let him have it. If he takes your shirt , let him have your coat also. Don’t insist on your personal right even though you may suffer injustice as a result.ITS ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT. To conclude Christians are never forbidden by God to initiate legal action to preserve justice or receive a righteous judgment either against other Christians or unbelievers. However since in the matters of litigation every case is unique and there are rarely any simple answer, only you can decide what the Lord requires of you, based upon the instruction of the Scriptures and the input of godly counsel.