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1 | selling raffle tickets | Bible general Archive 3 | pbp | 157507 | ||
Would selling raffle tickets for a quilt that was donated to the Ladies Group of our church be considered gambling? | ||||||
2 | selling raffle tickets | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 157508 | ||
Hi, PHP... Raffle tickets are certainly a form of gambling ("Taking a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit.") If it is wrong in this particular context is open to debate. There are many ways to look at this. What does your pastors and elders say about it? In Him, Doc |
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3 | selling raffle tickets | Bible general Archive 3 | pbp | 157556 | ||
Hi Doc, Thanks for your clear to the point response. My Pastor sells and buys these tickets. Up until 4 years ago our church would not participate in the selling of raffle tickets. But we got a new Pastor 4 years ago and I just assuming that since he allows and participates in this that he is in agreement with it. As far as the elders in our church a lot of the older elders that would be against this has died. I have only been a christian for about 2 years and recently I was elected treasurer of our ladies group and so I am in charge of the selling and collecting money for these tickets. From the beginning I thought this is a gray area, but really could not make an effective case against it. I have been studying and praying about this matter. If you have any more comments. I would appreciate it. Thanks alot.. |
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4 | selling raffle tickets | Bible general Archive 3 | DocTrinsograce | 157559 | ||
Dear Pbp, I sympathize with your situation. According to Hebrews 13:17 those in leadership positions will give account. James 3:1 says that they have the "greater condemnation." Your pastor is the one ultimately accountable. On the other hand, it would not be appropriate for you to take issue with his leadership. Your discomfort is best handled by simply not buying a raffle ticket. :-) In a church I was attending once we had a fund raising program that I found unbiblical. I'm Baptist, which means we vote on everything! :-) I voted against the program and explained my position in that business meeting. I never again discussed it until my pastor asked me to speak to the congregation on the topic. I politely and respectfully explained that I was not comfortable with the program, and gave my reasons. My pastor graciously did not require my participation. By handling it in this way, kept my conscience clear and avoided creating any dissension. Perhaps that anecdote will be of value. In Him, Doc |
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5 | selling raffle tickets | Bible general Archive 3 | pbp | 157985 | ||
Doc, Sorry to be so late in responding. I appreciate you sharing with me. I've prayed and God has confirmed that this too is the way for me to handle this situation. I appreciate your wisdom and knowledge. |
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