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NASB | Romans 14:23 But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 14:23 But he who is uncertain [about eating a particular thing] is condemned if he eats, because he is not acting from faith. Whatever is not from faith is sin [whatever is done with doubt is sinful]. |
Bible Question:
I am a christian and i am having a real problem of wanting to go to casinos and i know i shouldn't.I was wandering if you might have any good scriptures of why you shouldn't go? Kathy stroud |
Bible Answer: I'm thinking the big issue with this area is whether or not gambling or going to casinos gets in between you and your God as a christian. My wife and I go a casino occasionally and I just consider whatever small amount of money I win or lose in such a place to be entertainment. I have witnessed some of my friends who would go and drop their entire paycheck which would mean their family went without food and left some bills unpaid. So the scripture below comes to mind... 1 Tim 5:8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Mark's citation of the verse above at the top of this post is right on target. That basic principle must be applied to everything we do as christians. Another verse that applies... Col 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. I realize these verses seem to cover a lot of ground in a wide specturm of application. But you see, that's what our Lord Wants. He Wants our whole hearts, our whole being to be dedicated to him. He said it best in... Mark 12:30 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. So it all boils down, to who you're going to choose: Going to casinos or your Lord and Saviour. Is it really that serious? IF this casino is in between you and your God, it's just another form of idol and you know how He Feels about that. We'll be praying for you and hoping for the best. Hope this helps; Go with God in all His Ways, Bill |