1 Timothy 6:10 declares that “the love of money is the root of all evil.” Therefore, the enticement of gambling and playing the lottery obviously comes under these texts. People waste money on all sorts of activities. At the same time, the fact that money is wasted on other things does not justify gambling.
Why you should not play the lottery?
Jealousy, greed, and resentment are common side effects of winning lottery tickets, and they can lead to isolation, paranoia, divorce, and depression, and can even make the winner a target for violence while increasing the chances of suicide.
Is playing the lottery a waste of money?
Playing the lottery is, for most folks, a complete waste of money. If you put all the money you put towards the lottery in a high-yield savings account or invest it, you’ll get a much higher return. Plus, you won’t have to be disappointed by a losing lottery ticket.
Can Baptists gamble?
The toughest fights against gambling are being waged in states where the populations are largest of Southern Baptists, United Methodists, Assemblies of God, and other denominations staunchly opposed to gambling.
What is the lottery curse?
According to the New York Daily News, 70 percent of lottery winners end up broke within seven years. Even worse, several winners have died horribly or witnessed those close to them suffer. Shakespeare won $30 million in the Florida lottery in 2009.
Can Christians play the lottery?
The short answer is: yes; Christians have the freedom to play the lottery and gamble. However, just because Scripture doesn’t explicitly call something a sin doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prayerfully consider it ask seek the Lord’s opinion of it for your own life.
Does the Bible believe in luck?
Most Christians do not believe in luck because the Bible says that all things have been ordained by God (Ephesians 1:11). All things are known, beforehand, by God. Therefore, we know things don’t happen because of luck.
How do Baptists feel about gambling?
