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Is it wrong to play the lotto
if you are a Christian?
To my knowledge, there are no scriptures in the bible directly related to
gambling or the "lotto". The only scriptures that came to my mind remotely
related, were when the centurions were casting lots for Jesus’ clothes!
As far as playing the
lottery, there appears to be a long line of self appointed enforcers, from
clergy on down, that stand ready to "beat you up" about that! Personally, I
don't see a problem with it unless you have become a slave to it. I mean, if
you are playing the lotto and your children are going hungry, then I'd say
you have a problem.
I simply suggest you have
fun! When the amount you put into the lottery causes a hardship, then it's
time to quit. (actually before) Some of the same people that would condemn
you over this usually have no problem having a church raffle, or bingo game.
All in the name of doing it for God! You know and I know that the chances of
winning are slim. My advice is to use common sense!
There is nothing wrong
with spending a dollar on a lottery ticket if you can afford it! Similar to
drinking, Jesus himself drank wine, we are just told not to drink too much.
Even eating is not good when we do it "too much". So, use common sense, have
fun and if the day arrives that you are struggling between buying a lotto
ticket or putting food on the table, you’ll know it’s time to quit!
For more info, read my blog
July 11, 2008 -
http://www.powerofaith.com/blog/blog1.php/2008/07/11/
God Bless You
Dan Douglass
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