When someone owes you money, the Bible teaches us to act differently than the world. We should show mercy and kindness, just as Jesus treated sinners. If the person is a fellow believer, we should never sue to recover the money. Instead, we should follow a four-step process to reconcile the issue: put the matter into perspective, meet with the person, take other Christians with you, and if necessary, tell it to the church. We should also continue to show humility, respect, and love for the offender, and forgive them as Christ has forgiven us.
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