• To walk worthy of the vocation wherewith we are called (Ephesians 4:1) for we are created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:8-10); 

 

• To defend the aggrieved as Jesus defended the woman caught in the act of adultery (John 8:1-11) and as He advocates for us before the Father when we sin (I John 2:1); 

 

• To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8); and, 

 

• To profess the truth that apart from God we can do nothing (John 15:5).

 

Indeed, President Lincoln adroitly summed up the Christian lawyer’s charge, which we heartily embrace:

 

“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.

Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser - in fees, expenses, and

waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good

man.”