Talk:Gambling - Wikipedia This article mainly draws on gambling from a US point of view, I wonder if some of the content can be moved to the Gambling_in_the_United_States page? Markb 13:01, 20 January 2012 (UTC) Only one paragraph is US-centric, and that is properly headed. The rest of the article doesn't have a US point of view. 2005 19:08, 20 January 2012 (UTC) OUR CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO GAMBLING - Morningview Baptist Church OUR CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO GAMBLING by Shawn Merithew on February 10, 2010. It is not often that I decide to ascend my soapbox to deal with issues that are being debated in the halls of our secular government. The Sin of Gambling
Most players can walk away at game’s end, but around 350,000 suffer from a gambling addiction. The world’s religions offer different viewpoints on gambling activities that provide entertainment for some but a threat to social and financial well-being for others.
Don’t Bet On It: Gambling And The Christian Faith | Keep ... In fact, the Christian view of life suggests that games and competition are healthy for the body and good for the soul. It is when those various events are used as avenues for gambling that the Christian becomes concerned. II. Gambling And The Christian Faith . It is worth noting that the heading does not say “Gambling and the Bible.” What does the Bible say about gambling? | CARM.org The Bible does not directly mention gambling for money. Neither does it provide an exhaustive list of forbidden behaviors in several areas. That is not the Bible’s purpose. Its purpose is to draw people to God. Anyone who finds himself asking, “Is it okay to…” ought to first question his ... Are Evangelical Attitudes Softening Toward Gambling?
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Is it appropriate for a Christian to gamble? Gambling clearly breaks several biblical principles which are central to a Christian’s way of life. A Christian lifestyle is one that expresses faith in the loving care and provision of Almighty God, not in chance or luck (Matthew 6:33). A Christian seeks to love his neighbor, not to profit from a loss by someone else. Is Gambling a Sin? - How Different Religions View Gambling Therefore, since gambling is clearly based upon a love of money and the promise of quick, easy riches, Christians for centuries have condemned it. However, there exist today many views among Christians as to what constitutes gambling, and whether God can “redeem” money won through gambling if it is given to a church. Christian views on gambling | The Tribune Christian Views On Gambling. As of Thursday, June 7, 2012 ... and the need for the church to speak more clearly on the issue of gambling. First, however, on a point of clarification, I question ... Sports Gambling - Point of View
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What does the Bible say about gambling? | Bibleinfo.com The Bible, Gambling and Fundraisers. As you know, some churches use bingo and lotteries as a means of raising money for charitable purposes. Yet, many conservative Christians frown upon gambling of any kind, be it lotteries, slot machines, horse/dog racing, the Irish sweepstakes, roulette wheels, poker, bridge, or flipping a coin. Why?
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Gambling is one of America's favorite pastimes, at least when those activities are measured by revenue. The billions of dollars spent by gamblers far exceeds the ... What the Bible Says About Gambling - Bible Resources Oct 12, 2011 ... A lesson on why gambling is a sin and how God will break the bondage of it in ... To view titles or purchase those books visit our bookstore. Blog Post - Is Gambling OK? Don't Bet on It - Grace to You May 22, 2011 ... So I don't think anyone would seriously argue that arson is OK, just because it isn' t named in the Bible as a sin. Ditto with recreational drug use, ... Is It OK for Christians to Gamble? | RELEVANT Magazine
John Mark Ministries | Wanna Bet? A Christian View On Gambling Jan 3, 2003 ... On Tuesday, Melbourne Cup Day, you'll probably be asked to go into a 'sweep'. If you feel, as most Christians do, that gambling is wrong in ... Is gambling a sin? And what religions allow gambling? Are the ... If your aim isn't to make money but to have fun, socialize, spend time with friends and family, then gambling doesn't contradict God's guidelines. The second ... What I Lost By Gambling | Today's Christian Woman The following recounts one woman's struggle with gambling—and the impact it made on ... But I'd abandoned God's input in my life and pushed my husband and ... Gambling and religion: Histories of concord and conflict | Binde ...