An anticipation of the highest standard of ethical refinement (Matthew 18:15), but with a difference. Here the motive is prudential, th…

Debate thy cause with thy neighbour.— As our Lord says, “If thy brother trespass against thee, go and tell him his fa…

Debate your cause with your neighbour [himself]
Between you and him alone; lay the matter before him, and hear what …

To be hasty in beginning strife will bring difficulties. War must eventually end, and is better prevented. The same is true in private quarrels; do…