2006-09-17 19:50:23 · 18 answers · asked by CJunk 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It doesn't.
2006-09-17 19:52:06 · answer #1 · answered by Dysthymia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it does; actually - the apostles do a bit of gambling of thier own. They use "lots" to figure stuff out. Now gambling can be a sin (as can just about anything else if interpreted as such) because you are not being a good steward of your finances.
Gambling can be addictive; people can lose everything because of this addiction. Gambling also can be fun and entertaining; if used in moderation as entertainment. Never gamble if you don't "expect" to lose. Winning should be what you "don't expect" to do. If you take it from that perspective, it can be fun, but losing money can be stressful for most people. So whatever you bring into a casino - you should look at it as if you already spent it. Anything you walk away with (and if lucky - more than what you came in with) is a bonus.
Hope that helps.
2006-09-17 19:56:15 · answer #2 · answered by Forgiven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible does not specifically say anything about gambling, only that we shouldn't try to get rich quick, or that a fool and his money is soon parted. But done in moderation there is no sin.
2006-09-17 20:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by pooh bear 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 Cor 10:23-24 are the only restrictions on non Jews (Christians).
The word gamble/gambling is not in the the NIV or KJV. However, casting lots is. There are 20 verses that use this phrase, not one is associated with sin.
Since the bible does not specifically forbid gambling, it is an individual, not God. choice. Choose wisely.
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2006-09-17 20:03:47 · answer #4 · answered by J. 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gambling is a losing proposition. Just ask all the people in
Gamblers Anonymous.
I Corinthians 13;8a, Love never fails!!!!!
9-19-6
2006-09-19 00:14:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some christians take the part where the 2 roman solders are casting lots for jesus's stuff as gambling. Then when Jesus says, "Father, forgive them. For they know not what they do." They claim Jesus is talking about the gambling.
I think the Jesus quote refers to the way they were treating Jesus.
2006-09-17 19:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by upallnite 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 John 2:15-17.
Yes, Bible dosen't mentioned about smoking and others things directely but you know that are sins. Is the same with gambling. I don't belive that God, if you are a Christian, don't warn you about wrong things and correct you. Bye
2006-09-17 19:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by Warrior_angel 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?
Question: "What does the Bible say about gambling? Is gambling a sin?"
Answer: Gambling can be defined as “risking money in an attempt to multiply the money on something that is against the odds.” 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; Hebrews 13:5). Scripture also encourages us to stay away from attempts to "get rich quick" (Proverbs 13:11; 23:5; Ecclesiastes 5:10). Gambling most definitely is focused on the love of money and undeniably tempts people with the promise of quick and easy riches.
What’s 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." People waste money on all sorts of activities. Gambling is no more or less of a waste of money than seeing a movie (in many cases), eating an unnecessarily expensive meal, or purchasing a worthless item. At the same time, the fact that money is wasted on other things does not justify gambling. Money should not be wasted. Excess money should be saved for future needs or given to the Lord's work - not gambled away.
Gambling in the Bible: While the Bible does not explicitly mention gambling, it does mention games of "luck" or "chance." 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 and who wouldn’t. 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.” Nowhere in the Bible is gambling or "chance" used for entertainment or presented as an acceptable practice for followers of God.
Casinos and lotteries: Casinos use all sorts of marketing schemes to entice gamblers to risk as much money as possible. They often offer inexpensive or even free alcohol, which encourages drunkenness, and thereby a decreased ability to make wise decisions. Everything in a casino is perfectly rigged for taking money in large sums and giving nothing in return, except for fleeting and empty pleasures. Lotteries attempt to portray themselves as a way to fund education and/or social programs. However, studies show that lottery participants are usually those who can least afford to be spending money on lottery tickets. The allure of "getting rich quick" is too great a temptation to resist for those who are desperate. The chances of winning are infinitesimal, which results in many peoples’ lives being ruined.
Why lottery proceeds do not 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 back robbery? Neither does God need or want money that was "stolen" from the poor by the temptation for riches.
1 Timothy 6:10 tells us, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." Hebrews 13:5 declares, "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Matthew 6:24 proclaims, "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."
Recommended Resource: Gambling and the Lottery by Tony Evans.
2006-09-17 19:56:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Didn't God himself do a little gambling with Satan over the outcome of Job?
2006-09-17 19:53:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ballys 6:12 Thou shalt not suffer the dice to smite the green felt.
2006-09-17 20:19:03 · answer #10 · answered by Paladin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I gamble all the time... looks like im damned!lol
2006-09-17 19:58:05 · answer #11 · answered by Z ten 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋