It was drummed into my head from the time I was a toddler that purchasing a lottery is evil. Now I feel the obligation to pass on the prohibition down onto my grandchildren who have asked for Biblical support for the assertion. I have read the Bible cover to cover in different translations at least five times, but still have to come up with a verse to support my "advice". Please help me!
2007-01-16 05:15:20 · 18 answers · asked by muyuni 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No where. It's fine.
2007-01-16 05:19:08 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have read it cover to cover more than that, and I have NOT come across such a prohibition. In fact, after the Jews entered the promis land, tha land was divided up by "lots" (ie a lottery). The idea most likely comes from the fact that the Roman soldiers at the foot of The Cross cast lots for Jesus' robe. In fact, I am is such financial straights right now that I am trusting in God to let me "win" the money I need. I've been out of work for 1 1/2 yr. YBIC
2007-01-16 13:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that I am very religious any more, but as a child I had it drummed into me by the state. To answer your question, is there not a section in the bible where the Roman soldiers played dice for Christ's possessions. Christ's overthrow of the money changers may also indicate this. I do not think the arguement against gambling can be that strong because many rural Catholic and Protestant churches raised funds from bingos and card parties.
2007-01-16 13:26:51 · answer #3 · answered by kellring 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible shows gambling in a bad light when it is mentioned, like when the guards were casting lot for the garments of Jesus. But the real issue taught in the bible is that money earned is blessed but when hastily gained not blessed. I can not now take the time to give the references. Also gambling is motivated by selfishness (coveting) which is contrary to a Godly Christian. The pursuit of money (Mammon) is not right. Matt 6:33 seek God first and everything else will be added. Sorry I'm at work and just throwing out my thoughts. Hopefully it helps.
2007-01-16 13:26:20 · answer #4 · answered by handsomeworshipper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-16 13:23:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't really Consider The Lottery Gambling, I usually Go into It to lose, U never know U might win Kinda stuff, even though as a Christian I do feel Like I'm been Convicted, so I did stop. Just a wast of money anyway.
2007-01-16 13:21:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
muyuni,
You won't find an explicit reference to prohibit gambling or lottery participation, but as you know, a lot of people frown on this kind of activity.
Why?
Because, the entire tone of the Bible is for people to focus all of their resources and efforts so that they contribute to society. Gambling and lottery participation do not; and such participations have secondary and indirect effects that cause problems in society. For example, they can be habit forming (you already knew that *grin*). They can ruin peoples' lives and destroy marital relationships, and divert a person from constructive contributions to her/his society.
2007-01-16 13:43:21 · answer #7 · answered by Other 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gambling.
Romans 42:27 Let no man defy the Lords slumber with a wager larger than a camels hump.
The lottery supports our schools it is a good thing. It is also fun. BB
2007-01-16 13:34:18 · answer #8 · answered by Betty Boop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't say not to purchase lottery tickets. Common sense tells you not to, but not the bible. Now some forms of gambling are more profitable, like say, driving to work, 9,999 times out of a 10,000 you will be fine, it's that 1 time out of 10,000 that you don't worry about. Common sense says you shouldn't be worried about winning the lottery either, seeing you won't succeed in 1 out of 1,000,000. But if you wan't to waste your time and money, then it's great, we all waste our time and money on different things.
2007-01-16 13:24:53 · answer #9 · answered by t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to use discretion with this one. It comes under the stewardship section the Bible talks about. Be good stewards. If you want to buy a lottery ticket, do it once and see if God blesses you, if not, don't do it again.
2007-01-16 13:19:16 · answer #10 · answered by Miss Momma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't found anywhere in the Bible that expressly says that gambling is a sin, either.
Most of the people who oppose gambling seem to do so on the basis that : (i) it is motivated by greed; (ii) it is addictive, and causes some people to loose everything that they have; and, (iii) in order for you to win, other people (who may be addicted) have to lose, you you are taking their money.
2007-01-16 13:33:00 · answer #11 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋