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NASB | Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD. |
Bible Question: is it wrong to gamble? |
Bible Answer: While, you may argue that casting lots was gambling so it must be okay. The reason gambling is wrong biblically is that one, you are taking away from others to benefit self. and two, your love and heart is shifted from God, family, and even self to feed an adrenaline rush of winning that is misgiving. Think of all the times you have lost and were so close, yet you continue to go back and back, expecting different results from doing the same thing. Faith is the evidence of things unknown, put your efforts on pleasing God in all you do. The best gamble of my life was accepting Christ into my life and making Him Lord. The pay off is life more abundantly on earth and in heaven. His return are greater than any casting lots, blackjack , bets or lotto could ever pay off. Think about this, your greater gamble is that as a child of God, if you win and it displeases God, you really lose. I struggled with this and like all the other sins of damage in my life was released and overcame thru Jesus Christ. When you begin to walk with Him daily He will guide you and direct your paths. You must listen closely as He speaks to your heart. He gave us free will so we could make a choice, and He is pleased when the choice is Him. I will pray for you that God will speak to your heart and you will know it is Him. May God continue to bless and keep you. iamahearer |