2006-11-20 12:12:42 · 20 answers · asked by RELIGION 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Book of Gore, Chapeter 10 Verse 8, Thou should Not gamble at Win-star Casino, instead, eatith thy bread and drinkth thy wine. (all you can eat buffet, but the machines there are stingy). Thoust Poker tables are goosith though.
2006-11-20 12:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by Illegals Are S*** 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God’s Word, the Bible, does not discuss gambling in detail, BUT it does say enough to show that all gambling is incompatible with Bible principles.
TAKE NOTE:
The World Book Encyclopedia defines gambling as “betting on the outcome of a game, event, or chance happening.” It further states that “gamblers or players usually bet money on . . . such games of chance as lotteries, card games, and dice.”
For instance, it is widely acknowledged that gambling incites greed. That fact alone is an important consideration for Christians, since the Bible states that “greedy persons” will not inherit God’s Kingdom and classes covetousness with idolatry.—1 Corinthians 6:9, 10; Colossians 3:5.
So, basically if you just study God's Word and meditate, and discern what it really teaches you.... you'd know that gambling is something that God wants you to avoid!
2006-11-20 20:57:19 · answer #2 · answered by Praise Jah! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The BIble does NOT mention not to gamble. But a true Christian would NOT gamble. In some way or another, gambling is lying, and the Bible says not to lie.
2006-11-20 20:17:04 · answer #3 · answered by parth23334 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm a little puzzled about how people are saying gambling is like lying, I don't the connection. As far as I know gambling is not prohibited but it does lead to behavior that is prohibited like coveting, believing in idols (lucky charms), risking the welfare of your family, ther are probably more.
2006-11-20 20:36:26 · answer #4 · answered by abcdefghijk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gambling is not mentioned in the Torah, nor in any of the Jewish scriptures. (Although there are things that are decided by the casting of lots; for example Haman decided on Purim day by lots.) In the later legal literature, there is some ambiguity about gambling.
2006-11-20 21:26:48 · answer #5 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My minister/father used to fight against gambling, saying that it involved coveting what the other people had. This is the way he justified placing restrictions on gambling.
I'm not one on enforcing religious rules on non-believers. I hope that people will notice when their behavior has become compulsive. However, for Christians, the coveting idea may help clarify the issue.
2006-11-20 20:16:15 · answer #6 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does not.
However, historically, most religious groups have viewed it as a social evil. Much the same way the early Christians looked at the theater in the time of the Roman Emperors.
2006-11-20 20:19:38 · answer #7 · answered by davidscottwoodruff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't say,
In fact the Roman soldiers cast lots for the robe of Christ when he was crucified. Fullfilling a prophecy that saying "His clothes would not be torn."
But gambling is relying on luck and not the hand of GOD is don't suggest that anychristian do it.
2006-11-20 20:41:30 · answer #8 · answered by JaimeM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the Roman soldiers gambled for Jesus clothes when they crucified him. That is enough reason for a Christian not to gamble. I think all forms of gambling is disgusting including charity lotteries. And the church should have no part of it.
2006-11-20 20:16:41 · answer #9 · answered by Rockford 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Actually proverbs says that if you are in a hurry to get rich you will not be without punishment. Which probably means you will lose alot more money than just working and using the skills he gives you.
2006-11-20 20:16:05 · answer #10 · answered by The GMC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋