To File or Not to File

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To File or Not To File

Justin Henderson

BUSI 301

Abstract

Frederick, a Christian CFSU student, has an idea for a revolutionary business invention. When he goes to his professors for advice about getting it started, they take matters into their own hands by going behind his back and starting a marketing project for his idea, claiming it as theirs. When Frederick goes to a "take no prisoners" lawyer, he is advised to sue the professors for all they worth. As a Christian, he knows that the lawyer's intentions are non-Biblical and wants to make a God-honoring choice. By the Biblical foundation of business law, Frederick should come to a resolution with his professors outside of the courtroom.

To File or Not To File

Frederick, a CFSU student, is a Christian man who dreamed an invention that could be the revolution of modern business. He went to his professors about the idea and they stole it to use as their own; even went as far as creating a marketing project for the invention. Frederick has a couple of responsive options, but the choice he makes should be God-honoring.

Anyone that knows how the business world runs knows that the Bible isn't frowned upon by every leader, but certainly isn't the easiest subject. In the law of business, everyone has the option to hire a lawyer and sue someone for all the person is worth, or choose the combination of kindness and maturity. Some principles that should come to the mind of a God-fearing Christian are found in Proverbs 17:14, 20:3, and 25:8-10:

"Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out... Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling... don't be in a hurry to go to court. For what will you do in the end if your neighbor deals you a shameful defeat? When arguing with your neighbor, don't betray another person's secret. Others may accuse you of gossip, and you will never regain your good reputation." (NLT)

The idea of "turning the other cheek" also comes into play with every negative transaction. Christians are simply expected to do that, so staying out of the courtroom is what matters.

Christians do not belong under the rule of earthly judges, but under the Judgment of Christ, Whose law reigns supreme. Jesus was quoted as saying "an eye for an eye" and "a tooth for a tooth" but "He counters this misuse of lex talionis. He teaches that