Luke 12:58-59

There's a time to fight and a time to settle. If you're innocent, then you should fight the false charges brought against you. But if you're guilty, you'd better settle before you get to court. Jesus used this wise approach to warn people about the coming judgment. It is better to seek God's mercy through faith in Jesus before you stand before him as judge (Tit. 3:5; Heb. 8:2). On the last day, there will be no mercy for those who did not repent (see John 12:5; Rom. 2:5; Rev. 20:11-15).