Bible Question: Where in the Bible can I find that it is a sin to play the lottery, football boards, etc. |
Bible Answer: You can not find it because it is not there. Many will talk of stewardship or how it is not your money after all. I agree with those positions. Gambling as a form of entertainment, they will claim, is missing the mark. So ask this. "What forms of entertainment am I allowed to buy with HIS money. May I use HIS money to go to a show or a ball game with my children? My I use HIS money for any form of entertainment at all?" Some would say no. They are part of a particular denomination of Christianity perhaps. They are the same as those who would have us not drink wine,such as our Lord did, with a meal.(There are many churches that use grape juice for wine even though the Bible is very, very clear on what constitutes the elements. And please don't let them tell you that the wine of HIS day was weaker-it was not as weak as their argument is.) If you are not being entertained by gambling then you may be doing it for any of several "wrong" reasons, and then there is plenty in Scripture to rely on. But for entertainment purposes - it's HIS money (and representing your effort)and HE really does want you to enjoy your life. |