Could I have been "called" to break a law?

[clskier]

I’m going to be pretty ambiguouse here, so this may not make a lot of sense.

A couple weeks ago I recieved some signs to do something for someone. The idea hit pretty suddenly, and for a few moments I felt such clearity that I should do this, I felt very strongly that God had put the idea in my head. Then I started to think about it (was that the devil encouraging me to hesitate?). The action I was considering was illegal, and probably for good reason. I do not have the expertise to fully understand all the possible repercusions of this action. It is likely that the action would have no effect on the person, but could possibly have had a very benneficial effect. There is also a slight chance that it would have harmed the person. It also would have opened me up to serious liability issues.

Now, several weeks later, I know the result of doing nothing (well nothing except pray). The worst case scenario has played out and I know that doing this action could not have made anything worse. I am near tears right now knowing I might have helped. Although the chances are small that my action would have changed a thing, I can’t help remembering how clearly the thought was in my head for a few minutes and how sure I was that I should do this action.

So do you think God would call us to break a law? He has called others in history to do far more. I still feel my decision was logical, but feel so awful for hearing God and turning my back on his request. It is such an honor to have God ask me to do something, and how did I respond? “No God, that is too dangerouse for me”

 

[rpp]

You are right, that is pretty vague.

We are called upon to follow civil law when that law is just. Therefore, breaking a just will be very difficult, if not impossible, to ever be morally good.

 

[1ke]

I think you should seek some spiritual counseling from a priest trained in spiritual direction.

 

[puzzleannie]

it depends on the law
the Holy Spirit would not call us to break a just law of the civil government or Church written written within the moral framework of the commandments intended for the good of the people. He might in some circumstances call on us to break an unjust or immoral law, enacted in defiance of God’s law. discernment is always essential when faced with some feeling or perception that seems to be a message from heaven.

 

[Scottgun]

From the vague description, I’ll hedge my bet and say no, you were probably not called to break the law.