What scriptures (chapter & verse) in the Bible prohibit gambling?

Answer 1

When you gamble you participate in a game of chance or luck. Isaiah 65:11 says: "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."

People worshipped a god of Good Luck and we, as Christians, would not want to do likewise.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

I Corinthians 6:9; 10, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Genesis 19:4-8, Romans 1:26, 27

Answer 4

The word "gambling" is not found in the Bible, but you can read Matthew 21:12-13, where Jesus came in and cleared the temple of the money changers and others. Some were probably gambling as well.

Answer 5

The Bible does not say, “You shall not gamble,” or “gambling is wrong,” but it does teach us that while we might be free to do many things, all things are not profitable and we should never be brought under the control or power of anything other than the reign of Christ in our lives (see 1 Cor. 10:23; 6:12).
Gambling can become addictive, further, it becomes a means of getting rich quick or of seeking fortune apart from constructive labor or work. God has given us abilities and we can become productive members of society and of the body of Christ. Gambling seeks to bypass this process.

Answer 6

I don't remember chapter and verse, and it doesn't "say" it is a sin. It's inferred by the fact that the Roman soldiers, while Jesus being crucified gambled for His clothing. Thus giving a very bad connotation to gambling. Also, greed and sloth are sins. Gambling are construed as both.

Peace and Love

Answer 7

1. Good mini sermon on this at the site below.

2. Another view of what scripture says on gambling in relation to the history of America

Answer 8

The Bible does not specifically say that gambling is a sin, but it urges us to have love for one another. The Bible also does not say smoking is a sin, but we know for a fact that smoking is harmful and that we should present our bodies a sacrifice living, holy, acceptable to God, a sacred service with your power of reason. (Romans 1:12) smoking is also harmful to those around us, but we know that we must love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew7:12)

Anyone who risks their finances, especially persons who have families to take care of is putting their livelihood and the financial security of their families at risk. Greed also plays a role, and God does not approve of greed.

It may seem fun, but what if you lose everything? You may suffer and your family may suffer the consequences.
Bible principles are all summed up by love of neighbor. If you love them more than gambling you will try to stop. It wont be easy, but Jehovah will help those who are trying to change. Isaiah 41:10

you can do it!

Answer 9

I saw the words prohibit and gambling and I thought Gambit. I like him, he's my favourite of the X-Men.

I don't think gambling is prohibited in the scripture since God makes a wager with Satan and all.

Answer 10

At Matt 22:39 Jesus said that the second greatest commandment was to "love your neighbor as yourself." If you think about it, people who are desperate to make it rich quickly put themselves into difficult financial situations, including spending a lot of money they don't have buying lottery tickets. Casino gamblers get themselves into all sorts of trouble including losing their homes and families. If you win, you would be benefiting from their desperation. How is that in keeping with Jesus' admonition.