Scripture On Gambling Being A Sin

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Not every sin has a “thou shall not”, but the Bible does tell us how to develop our senses in order to discern both good and evil (Hebrews 5:12-14). “The Bible Doesn’t Say, ‘Thou Shall Not Play The Lottery’ ” Perhaps not specifically but the Bible does, however, condemn gambling on its principles.

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The one time gambling is mentioned in the Bible was for an evil purpose. It was when the Roman guards gambled over Jesus’ garment at the crucifixion (John 19:23-24). Other Reasons Why Gambling is a Sin. The Motivation –What is your reasoning for wanting to gamble? Is it to get rich quick? The Bible commands we should labor and earn wealth honestly–not by some luck of the draw. Being a compulsive gambler is certainly just as sinful as being a drunk, drug addict, or being greedy.

Scripture On Gambling Being A Sin
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'>Proverbs 13:11

Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles,
But the one who gathers by labor increases it.

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Scripture On Gambling Being A Sin

Scripture'>Matthew 27:35

And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots.

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'>Mark 15:24

And they *crucified Him, and *divided up His garments among themselves, casting lots for them to decide what each man should take.

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'>Luke 23:34

But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves.

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'>Psalm 22:18

They divide my garments among them,
And for my clothing they cast lots.

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'>John 19:24

So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, to decide whose it shall be”; this was to fulfill the Scripture: “Theydivided My outer garments among them, and for My clothing they castlots.”

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'>Job 6:27

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“You would even cast lots for the orphans
And barter over your friend.

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'>1 Timothy 6:9

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But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.

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'>1 Timothy 6:10

For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

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