what advice should we give a member who has legal problems?
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WHAT ADVICE SHOULDWE GIVE A MEMBER
WHO HAS LEGALPROBLEMS?
Melvin L. OteyAugust 15, 2011
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Christians don’thave legal problems,
do they?
domestic abuse? drugs? theft? murder? bankruptcy?
DUI? tax problems?
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Christians shouldn’thave legal problems,
should they?
auto accidents? L&T? business disputes?
divorce and custody? sexual harassment?
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Christians with legalproblems need sagecounsel, but first alittle counsel for
potential advisors:
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“Remember two principles from
1 John 2:1”
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Teach Christians to avoid breaking the law: “An ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of
cure”
PRINCIPLE #1
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Legal problems arisefrom lack of respectfor the law, unsavory influences, characterflaws, and misguided notions of success
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Each of these hazards are addressed by
Christian doctrine and influence
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Teach Christians they can recover if they do
break the law: “It’s not whether you get
knocked down. It’s whether you get back
up”
PRINCIPLE #2
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I.
GENERAL ADVICEWHEN LEGAL
TROUBLE ARISES
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“A loose tonguecan get you into
a tight place”
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“The person who represents himself has
a fool for a client”
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“Never write or sign anything you don’t
fully understand (evenfor your lawyer)”
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II.
LEGAL ADVICEWHEN CRIMINALTROUBLE ARISES
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“Get a (good)lawyer, and be honest
with him/her”
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“Make sure yourlawyer explains
EVERYTHING to you.It’s your life!”
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“You can remainsilent, but
you cannot lie”
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“Pretrial diversion programs can protect your criminal record”
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“Acceptance of responsibility is often rewarded”
(cf. 1 Jn. 1:9)
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“Palpable repentance (remorse + restitution +
rehabilitation) often merits a lesser penalty”
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“While honesty and contrition are generally rewarded, dishonesty and pride are typically
punished” (cf. Rom. 13:3)
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III.
LEGAL ADVICEWHEN CIVIL
TROUBLE ARISES
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“Civil suits are generally about
money, but money isn’t everything; consider spiritual
implications”(1 Tim. 6:10; MK.
8:36)
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“Be very carefuland holistic as you think about what
it will mean to‘win’ the case”
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“Right living before God is more important than earthly riches”
(Prov. 16:8, 28:6)
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“A good reputation for integrity is far more important as well”(Prov. 22:1, 19:1)
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“Count carefully; the financial, temporal, and
emotional costs in civil litigation can
be very high”
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“Pursue ADR options (e.g., negotiation,
mediation, arbitration)”
(Mt. 5:25)
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WHAT ADVICE SHOULDWE GIVE A MEMBER
WHO HAS LEGALPROBLEMS?
Melvin L. OteyAugust 15, 2011