I'm sometimes in a situation where, if I do nothing, I'll benefit. But I suspect Jewish law may actually require me to take action that will prevent the benefit.
I'm not sure if I should ask my rabbi for guidance, or if I should just ignore my conscience. What halachic considerations should I keep in mind here?
See also Why is it necessary to ask a Rabbi?—but note this. Most halachic conundrums are about whether doing something is allowed. Here, my conundrum is about whether doing nothing is allowed.
Answer
If it's required, and you don't ask, then it remains required. You just won't know it. So, to avoid transgressing from lack of knowledge, ask your rabbi.
But if you won't do the thing anyway, don't ask. Getting and ignoring a ruling is a very bad idea.
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