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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: Hi Kathy, Without knowing more about you, I do not know what it is about casinos that makes them a bad place for you in particular to be. it can be different things for different people. One person may have a gambling compulsion, and another person may believe that any and all gambling is sin. For me personally, it's not an issue of the gambling, but of the carnality that they use to draw people in. That's why I stay away. Gambling doesn't appeal to me. Rom 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. This verse is of course talking about food, but it applies across the board. If I beleive that to do such-and-such is wrong, and I do it, I have sinned. God tells us, in our hearts, what is right and wrong for us, and He expects us to listen. When we ignore Him, we get ourselves into trouble. You may want to read all of Romans chapter 14, for a better insight into this. I hope this helps! Love in Christ, Mark |