Author	Thread: " you've got to know when to hold 'em know when to fold 'em know when to walk away And know when to run " -- kenny rogers the gambler -- is it a sin??
Admin	" you've got to know when to hold 'em know when to fold 'em know when to walk away And know when to run " -- kenny rogers the gambler -- is it a sin?? Posted : 26 Apr, 2021 07:04 AM before I get started I will wager this though -- a is for apple j is for jack's adam 7777 will try to address this topic with some off the wall goofball comments and a flurry of non sequitur bible passages the Bible does not specifically condemn gambling, betting, or the lottery. The Bible does warn us, however, to stay away from the love of money 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils Scripture also encourages us to stay away from attempts to “get rich quick” Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. What is wrong with gambling? Gambling is a difficult issue because if it is done in moderation and only on occasion, it is a waste of money, but it is not necessarily evil as an example, casting lots is used in Leviticus to choose between the sacrificial goat and the scapegoat. Joshua cast lots to determine the allotment of land to the various tribes. Nehemiah cast lots to determine who would live inside the walls of Jerusalem. The apostles cast lots to determine the replacement for Judas. Proverbs 16:33 says, “The lot is cast in the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.” can lotto/lottery proceeds please God? Many people claim to be playing the lottery or gambling so that they can give the money to the church or to some other good cause. While this may be a good motive, reality is that few use gambling winnings for godly purposes. Studies show that the vast majority of lottery winners are in an even worse financial situation a few years after winning a jackpot than they were before. Few, if any, truly give the money to a good cause. Further, God does not need our money to fund His mission in the world. Proverbs 13:11 says, “Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.” God is sovereign and will provide for the needs of the church through honest means. Would God be honored by receiving donated drug money or money stolen in a bank robbery? Of course not. Neither does God need or want money that was “stolen” from the poor in the temptation for riches Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	" you've got to know when to hold 'em know when to fold 'em know when to walk away And know when to run " -- kenny rogers the gambler -- is it a sin?? Posted : 26 Apr, 2021 07:13 AM I liked Kenny Rogers county music 🎵 😀 Many Christians gamble is not limited to lottery ! When you get into certain relationships it's a gamble. Ever heard the saying, life is a gamble? It's about Choices. God gives Believers decernment. If s Christian don't have that , Pray for it. Post Reply
ADAM7777 View Profile History	" you've got to know when to hold 'em know when to fold 'em know when to walk away And know when to run " -- kenny rogers the gambler -- is it a sin?? Posted : 27 Apr, 2021 10:11 AM Gambling with your soul is wrong, so why would any gambling be right.. Psalm 49:6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; 7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: 8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) 9 That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	" you've got to know when to hold 'em know when to fold 'em know when to walk away And know when to run " -- kenny rogers the gambler -- is it a sin?? Posted : 28 Apr, 2021 11:52 AM Exactly Adam, quit gambling with your soul and confess your lack of love and your prideful self-righteousness which keeps you from confessing your sins Post Reply