Bible Question: I was in two accidents within a month; the first one was when I was hit because someone ran a stop sign and totaled my car and I received musle strain in my neck and upper back. Then last Thursday I was taking a cab to work and a person ran a stop sign again and hit the cab. Now my neck and upper back are very strained plus really put my fibromyalgia into action. I took a walk yesterday to get the police report and it was awful because of the pain. I tried to see how I would function without the medication so I could go back to work - well it didn't work. I'm a cashier and I can't be on the med's because they make you fussy. My question is is it okay to bring a lawsuit against the cab company and the individual that hit the cab? My husband says I have nothing to feel guilty for because I did nothing wrong. My husband was out of work for a year and a half but now has a great new job 145 miles away and we want to move there. God has blessed us with this new job but now this happened. I know that I really hurt and my neck and back are like a rock but because of the last year and a half and our debt from that time of no work; I guess I feel guilty that maybe it looks like an answer to our past debt so we can pay our debts and move. And maybe it is in a way but still I am not making up the pain and strain. I've ask God that I would like to move but I want to leave owing no one. Then this all happened; I am very confused!!! I do not want to go against Gods will but I also don't want to not do something if it is the proper thing to do. I have searched the bible and it goes either way: some say don't but others say that God will be the final judge and you must obey the courts decision. Pertaining to the first accident; the person did not have insurance and according to the law in our state you don't have to carry insurance but if an accident occurs you are financially responsible. So we sent them a letter explaining the costs that we had incurred and are waitng for a response. Your imput would be appreciated. jeannie k |
Bible Answer: I concur that you should seek counseling elsewhere, perhaps from your pastor and an attorney. Given that, your situation is worthy of comment here in that how we apply biblical principles to our lives is an important part of understanding God's Word. Here's my view: Those who failed to obey the law are accountable for their actions. If you do nothing, they will still be accountable to God. Yet, you have suffered as a result of wrongful acts and are entitled to just compensation. The bible prescribes such terms in several places as a means to preserve social justice. God has ordained the authorities so they may adjudicate situations like yours. You are called to act according to love for God and others, as the Spirit leads you. It may be that the loving thing to do is hold someone accountable. On the other hand, mercy is always an option, but there is always a cost. Only you can decide if the cost is something God wants you to bear for those who hurt you. I believe you are free to pursue legal action, but I also believe that you are not required to do so. |