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NASB | 1 Corinthians 4:7 For who regards you as superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 4:7 For who regards you as superior or what sets you apart as special? What do you have that you did not receive [from another]? And if in fact you received it [from God or someone else], why do you boast as if you had not received it [but had gained it by yourself]? |
Bible Question:
I am a fairly new Christian, and I am trying to find out if gambling is a sin or not. If so, is playing Bingo in our community also the same as gambling? Some of my co-workers like to go to the boats amd I am not sure if it ok to go with them or not. I'd appreciate any help I get. Thanks!! mom-of-3 |
Bible Answer: The Puritans thought gambling was a sin. Wilhelmus a'Brakel said, "Gambling and Lotteries are sin: No opportunity ought to be given for subjects to squander their goods, for God has forbidden this." This is his concluding statement after a careful evaluation of the subject. (I always find reading the Puritans quite convicting.) If you would like to read the essay, it is called "Is Gambling a Sin?" and you can find it at www.apuritansmind.com.) The basic flow of logic is as follows: (1) Each of us must learn compassion, whether rich or poor, young or old (2) Each of us is called to give alms (to widows, orphans, homeless), first to the godly, second to the unconverted (3) the gift must proceed from that which is ours to give (4) the gift must be given in a righteous and proper way. The way in which we give alms is important too: (1) With a simple heart (2) Joyfully (3) Wisely (4) Generously Since all things that we have are from God, we are stewards of His provision. We give because this is in God's nature. We do not give for any other reason. We are to use what we have in a careful, unwasteful manner. We are only to do so when we have taken care of our own obligations. Gambling in its very nature violates these principles by which believers are to operate. (Personally, every time I've gone to a casino, I am troubled by the excesses and sin of the world. So much so, that I can't just enjoy throwing away money the way I once might have done.) I hope this helps. I probably have not done justice to a'Brakel, but hopefully it is a fair summary. |
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