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What Does the Bible Say About GAMBLING?

What is Gambling? Gambling is the betting or staking of something of value, with the consciousness of risk and hope of gain, on the outcome of a game, a contest, or an uncertain event.

The Principle Is Sinful Gambling violates the authorized means of gaining wealth. Work Luke 10:7; Eph. 4:28; 2 Thess. 3:10 Commerce, exchange of goods Matt. 13:44; Acts 4:34-37; James 4:13 Gift - Eph. 4:28; Matt. 2:11; Acts 20:35 Inheritance - Num. 27:1-11; Luke 15:12

The Principle Is Sinful Gambling violates the principle of stewardship. A steward is a manager overseeing the property of another, to whom he must give an account. 1 Peter 4:10 Psalm 24:1 Acts 5:4

The Principle Is Sinful Gambling violates the principle of brotherly love. The only way to win at gambling is if others lose their wager. We are to love our neighbor - Matt. 22:39 We are to do unto them as we want them to do unto us - Matt. 7:12 Love does no harm - Rom. 13:10

The Motivation Is Sinful Greed 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Eccl. 5:10-12 Covetousness Luke 12:15 Ephesians 5:3-7 Colossians 3:5-6

The Fruits Are Sinful

The Fruits Are Sinful Gambling is addictive.

The Fruits Are Sinful Gambling is addictive. Gambling destroys lives.

The Fruits Are Sinful Gambling is addictive. Gambling destroys lives. Gambling has evil companions.

The Fruits Are Sinful Gambling is addictive. Gambling destroys lives. Gambling has evil companions. Gambling contributes to crime and other sins.

The Fruits Are Sinful Gambling is addictive. Gambling destroys lives. Gambling has evil companions. Gambling contributes to crime and other sins. Gambling destroys our influence.

What is Wrong With Gambling? The Principle is Sinful The Motivation is Sinful The Fruits are Sinful