Bible Question: Does the Bible teach that gambling is a sin? |
Bible Answer: mumu ... The Bible does not teach that gambling is a sin. Some say that it is becuase the Roman soldiers "gambled" for our Lord's clothes (John 19:23-25). Others say a small amount is okay, but, to "take food out of the children's mouths" is a sin. Then some add if you spend money on things like art and do not provide less for your family, it is sin. I would classify gambling as a dark gray, because we are stewards of what He has given us - not just our treasures (Luk 19:12-27), but our time, too (Eph 5:15-16). Are we spending each wisely ... gambling or something else. Searching Scripture Steve |