Bible Question: Where in the Bible can I find that it is a sin to play the lottery, football boards, etc. |
Bible Answer: Greetings Janie! I have been following this thread with some amusement. There are no specific Scriptures that forbid gambling. There are principles that can be appealed to (like stewardship), but these are not commands. However, the best argument against playing the lottery are the odds. The lottery is simply a regressive tax. It is a way of taxing the people who can least afford to be taxed. Ultimately, the only winner is the government. I don't see anything wrong with a little bet on a football game or something like that, but be aware that many people have a problem controlling themselves when it comes to gambling. Personally, I never play the lottery. The odds are just too great. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |