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Anonymous Coward User ID: 76629 Australia 04/01/2006 09:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Sure. I play Keno all the time. I consider it my "Fish." No one can show me in the Bible where its wrong. --------------- I. Get-rich-quick schemes are a hoax. A. They bring poverty, not wealth. Prov 28:22 (cp. Prov 22:16) "He that hastens to be rich hath an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come upon him." B. The divinely established means of "getting ahead" is by work. Gen 2:15; 3:19 Exo 20:9 2 Thes 3:10, 11 Eph 4:28 Prov 6:6; 12:11; 20:4 II. The greed (covetousness) that motivates individuals to gamble is sin. Ex 20:17 Prov 11:28; 15:16; 23:4-5 Gal 5:21 Eph 5:3-5 Phil 4:11-13 Col 3:5 1 Tim 6:6-11, 17-19 III. Gambling is destructive. A. Spiritually. It affects our walk with God. 1. It indicates a lack of trust in God's ability to provide. Mat 6:25-34 Luke 12:15 Heb 13:5 1 Tim 6:6-9 2. True riches are spiritual and eternal. Phil 4:19 "riches in glory in Christ" Jas 2:5 "rich in faith" 1 Tim 6:18 "rich in good deeds" Eph 2:4 "rich in mercy" 3. We should look to God as our Source of supply: Phil 4:19 Eph 3:20 4. Gambling expressly denies God's sovereignty and care. Mat 10:30 Prov 3:5-6) 5. A form of covetousness, gambling violates the tenth commandment. Exo 20:17 6. Christians are called to a walk of holiness (separation from the world). Eph 5:3 1 Thes 5:22 7. Gambling destroys contentment. I Tim. 6:6, 10 Col. 3:2 Jn 6:27 Matt. 16:26 B. Societally. Gambling destroys families and communities. 1. Gambling robs money from the family, for which parents have a responsibility to provide. 2 Cor 12:14 2 Thes 3:12 1 Tim 5:9 Prov 15:27 2. Gambling distorts our love for our neighbor, exploiting the most vulnerable members of society: the poor. Phil 2:3-4 Zech 7:9-10 3. Gambling is a bad example to others. 1 Corin 10:31-33 4. Gambling encourages stealing, which increases court costs; stresses out marital relationships by burdening finances ("He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house..." Prov 15:27); and forces reliance upon public assistance, bankruptcy, etc. C. Personally. Gambling is self-destructive. 1. Gambling destroys our work ethic. Gen 2:15; 3:19 Exo 20:9 2 Thes 3:10, 11 Eph 4:28 Prov 6:6; 12:11; 20:4 2. Gambling is rooted in greed, the love and craving for money, which is "the root of all evil." Mat 6:31 1 Tim 6:10 3. Gambling is addicting. God wants us to be free! Rom 8:21 2 Corin 3:17 Gal 5:1, 13 1 Pet 2:16 2 Pet 2:19 ========================= I haven't played lotto or etc for ages, but last night I was guilty of it myself. I realise that it was my own desires and my weakness and lack of faith of trusting in God that made me 'want to win the 1st division' to make my life easier. I didn't win even $0.01 and for that I now truly thank God. Are you able to see your errors as well Johnny or will you read your own rules into Gods Word? |
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ThePatriot User ID: 29683 United States 04/02/2006 07:20 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 3, 6, 10, 12, 20, 22. 22 being the PB. If you win, you have to split it with me. I'm not greedy, 80% you/20% me. These are my terms and I will be observing. Please acknowledge agreement. Your response will be your signature. This is a legal binding contract. Trinity is a greedy fuckhead that wants to steal your money!!!! |
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