2006-11-03 10:08:22 · 30 answers · asked by erickallen101 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I guess I already knew this answer.
Thank you.
Its right there, Isaiah 65 11,12
2006-11-03 10:36:02 · update #1
Isaiah 65:11 & 12: "“But YOU men are those leaving Jehovah, those forgetting my holy mountain, those setting in order a table for the god of Good Luck and those filling up mixed wine for the god of Destiny. 12 And I will destine YOU men to the sword, and YOU will all of YOU bow down to being slaughtered; for the reason that I called, but YOU did not answer; I spoke, but YOU did not listen; and YOU kept doing what was bad in my eyes, and the thing in which I took no delight YOU chose.”
1 Corinthians 10:21: " YOU cannot be drinking the cup of Jehovah and the cup of demons; YOU cannot be partaking of “the table of Jehovah” and the table of demons. 22 Or “are we inciting Jehovah to jealousy”? We are not stronger than he is, are we?
Good luck wishes has its origin in pagan customs and therefore would not be proper for a Christian.
2006-11-03 10:20:08 · answer #1 · answered by wannaknow 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Scripture doesn't say anything pro or con regarding luck. However, luck is considered a random thing, while people who follow the Bible believe G-d controls (or allows) all things. So, luck is not really in line with Scriptural principles, but it's not wrong to wish someone good luck. Your heart is in the right place.
2006-11-03 10:13:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is really wrong with it. Some people however, may believe that it is wrong, because technically if you are a Christian, you are aware that there is "no such thing as luck." But I personally find nothing wrong with it. I say good luck often, and I'm sure God doesn't mind, for it is a message of encouragement to your friends.
For instance, Christians might say, "You're Blessed"
Instead of, "You're lucky"
But I wouldn't worry about something so small, I know Jesus would want us to be kind as to say that to the people we love, expecially if we don't know any better.
Thanks for asking, glad to answer.
SERENA
2006-11-03 10:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by theonlyexception 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh cut the religion crap! "Good Luck" is usually used as wishing one well, or can be used sarcastically. Christianity, or the bible has no bearing on things like this, or any other silly little issues (like SpongeBob Squarepants) that LESS than half of these anal retentive bible thumping idiots thrive on waving the scriptures and "GODS' WORD" on everyone elses nerves! They should know the reality instead of the words.
2006-11-03 10:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by Middlehitter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering that the scriptures identify a "god of Good Luck", would you want to do or say anything associating you with that god? (See Isaiah 65:11, 12)
2006-11-03 10:14:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how one defines luck. Is it some supernatural force that dictates the outcomes of our lives, or is it simply a general term for determining the positive or negative average of the outcome of events which we have little to no control over? The later is my definition - no rabbit dismembering, black cat hating superstition involved.
That said I'd like to wish all my fellow Christians out there good luck.
2006-11-03 10:18:11 · answer #6 · answered by Shawn L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The paranoia comes from the origins of the word "luck" which is Lucifer. But I wouldn't worry about the legalism because in our culture, "good luck" in it's context has nothing to do with Satanism or Lucifer, it's just an idiom that you wish a person well.
I think I would rather steal the term from the devil than let him steal a harmless idiom from my language because of a silly paranoid legalism.
2006-11-03 10:15:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In our 21st century western culture, "Good Luck" has mostly come to merely be a way of wishing someone well. You are merely conveying your best wishes to that person and it's something that is usually well accepted. It just doesn't have the spiritual connotation of "Bless You".
I doubt that Jesus is unhappy when you encourage someone by withing them well.
2006-11-03 10:15:00 · answer #8 · answered by Bruce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I don't like to use the word "luck" because of its association with Lucifer/the devil. I also don't like to use "luck" because it implies chance. If you are wishing someone well or hope that they will be blessed, this is from God and not a matter of chance. God has ordained our days and created each day for a purpose. This is not luck. That's my personal take on it. Hope that helps.
2006-11-03 10:11:19 · answer #9 · answered by Chaplain D 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
According to the Bible, "all things are possible through God." Therefore, if it happens, it was already in God's plan before you wished them good luck. I don't think it's a "sin" to wish it. But it really has no effect, if that's what you're asking.
2006-11-03 10:11:55 · answer #10 · answered by temporos 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋