Gambling and the Bible?????

Hitman26 · Apr 11, 2005

This is kind of an offshoot of an earlier thread (about gambling and ethics). I was wondering if gambling is considered a sin by the Bible, Old and/or New Testement?. If it is considered a sin, and I'm pretty sure it is, why? Does it fall under the stealing category in the commandments? I really have very little knowledge about the Bible and religon so I'm not looking to get into an argument, I'm just curious about the subject.

Can any Christians or Jews help out an ignorant soul here?

Ego74 · Apr 11, 2005

from gotquestions.org

Question: "What does the Bible say about gambling? Is gambling a sin?"

Answer: Gambling can be defined as “risking money in an attempt to multiply the money on something that is against the odds.” The Bible does not specifically condemn gambling, betting or the lottery. The Bible does warn us, however, to stay away from the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5). Scripture also encourages us to stay away from attempts to "get rich quick" (Proverbs 13:11; 23:5; Ecclesiastes 5:10). Also, there are far better things we can be doing with our money than gambling it away (Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:7). I suppose that gambling could be acceptable if it was done in very limited amounts and on rare occasions. People waste money on all kinds of things. However, in light of the principles above, I definitely do not believe gambling is honoring to God.

Dawoofdaddy · Apr 11, 2005

Nearly every church near where I live has poker and bingo games throughout the year. Also, the big six tables are full of bettors donating to hear someone tell them about how god doesnt approve of gambling.

Ego74 · Apr 11, 2005

yep, gotta chuckle at those church newspaper ads for the $100 buy-in hold'em touneys, LOL

CharlieMaxwell · Apr 11, 2005

There actually was gambling in the bible. It was when the Lord told Moses to come fourth. Unfortunately, Moses came in fifth and the Lord lost $2.

Charlie

djking · Apr 11, 2005

what if i can't help that this is the only way i can obtain income?

what if this hobby prevents me for being a murderer or an even worst hobby like smoking crack n shitt even though i know my body is the temple of the Lord?

can it be justified? all sins are the same to the Lord, but let's be real, petty theft isn't as bad as rape

Hitman26 · Apr 11, 2005

Good info Ego.

Thanks my man

Ego74 · Apr 11, 2005

Hitman26 said:
Good info Ego.

Thanks my man

yw...whether gambling is considered sinful or not, it's not one of the 10 commandments, nor the 7 deadly sins, so i believe we may get into heaven yet, fellas.

Illini · Apr 11, 2005

If you are a skilled bettor and can make money at it, you're not going to find anything in the Bible that does anything but praise you for using your talents wisely. How you use that money may be a different story, but there is nothing in the Bible that would forbid you from sportsbetting.

PHREAK · Apr 11, 2005

so i believe we may get into heaven yet, fellas.

...I'll be able to sleep again :103631605

from gotquestions.org

Great site how long do they take to answer :103631605

Illini · Apr 11, 2005

ego74 said:
yw...whether gambling is considered sinful or not, it's not one of the 10 commandments, nor the 7 deadly sins, so i believe we may get into heaven yet, fellas.

Following the 10 commandments and being good has nothing to do with how to get to heaven, per the Bible. That's the hang up that I have, as I'm currently trying to decide whether I believe it is all truth or not.

Rainbow · Apr 11, 2005

If you have a family and you gamble and you lose the rent and grocery money, to me thats a SIN.

Ego74 · Apr 11, 2005

PHREAK said:
...I'll be able to sleep again

Great site how long do they take to answer

not sure. i was looking for answer about sertain things in my life awhile back. i liked the site, so i saved it in my favorites. the site pretty much covered the things i was looking for answers to.

JudgeWapner · Apr 11, 2005

Sorry, can't help you out. Lost my bible in a poker game.

lander · Apr 11, 2005

On the 8th day God created steam ...

winkyduck · Apr 11, 2005

Raping young boys is a sin, too - yet i see "religious" officials partaking in that all the time so if the jesus freaks and bible thumpers wanna come down on me for gambling - straighten your act out first - because between gambling and rape - it's a no-brainer which one is the least offensive sin.

REDEYE · Apr 11, 2005

-130 I don't get to heaven on present course

X-Files · Apr 11, 2005

The following is a passage {1 Corinthians 10:23} from the "New Testament"
of "the Bible" in 8 different English translations:

"All things are lawful for me," but not all things are profitable. "All things are lawful for me," but not all things build up. WEB

All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify. ASV

We are free to do all things, but there are things which it is not wise to do. We are free to do all things, but not all things are for the common good. BBE

All things are lawful, but all are not profitable; all things are lawful, but all do not edify. DBY

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. KJV

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. WBS

Everything is allowable, but not everything is profitable. Everything is allowable, but everything does not build others up. WEY

All things to me are lawful, but all things are not profitable; all things to me are lawful, but all things do not build up; YLT

X-Files · Apr 11, 2005

1 Corinthians 6:12 is similar...

"All things are lawful for me," but not all things are expedient. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be brought under the power of anything. WEB

All things are lawful for me; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the power of any. ASV

I am free to do all things; but not all things are wise. I am free to do all things; but I will not let myself come under the power of any. BBE

All things are lawful to me, but all things do not profit; all things are lawful to me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. DBY

All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. KJV

All things are lawful to me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. WBS

Everything is allowable to me, but not everything is profitable. Everything is allowable to me, but to nothing will I become a slave. WEY

All things are lawful to me, but all things are not profitable; all things are lawful to me, but I -- I will not be under authority by any; YLT

X-Files · Apr 11, 2005

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ego74 said:
yw...whether gambling is considered sinful or not, it's not one of the 10 commandments, nor the 7 deadly sins, so i believe we may get into heaven yet, fellas.

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