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I have been playing a bit of full tilt poker recently, been making some money. However is there anything in the bible about gambling? what do you think about it?
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Re: What does the bible say about gambling
Friend, it doesn't matter what we think of it. Only God's opinion is relevant.
Poker isn't specifically mentioned in the Holy Bible, but lust for easy money is:
Ecclesiastes 5:10 "He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity."
Poker is sinful.
In ChristMatthew 19:14 "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
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Re: What does the bible say about gambling
thankyou for your reply. That verse is very relevent to me actually. I know of people who have a lust for money, and as a result will never be satisfied.
I will cease playing poker/gambling at once.Comment
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Re: What does the bible say about gambling
Unfortunately, God tells us the odds for giving up a life of debauchery and sin are pretty low.
Luke 15:7
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.Isaiah 45:7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.
Amos 3:6 Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it?
Numbers 21:6 And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.
Matthew 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Matthew 10:35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Matthew 10:36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.Comment
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Re: What does the bible say about gambling
Last year I had the distinct privilege of serving as Pastor Zeke's personal valet during his Weekend Prayer Warrior junket to Las Vegas. His houseboy couldn't come because he's afraid of bright lights, you see.
Anyway, Pastor Zeke hosted some wonderful card games in his suite at the Luxor, and since the house, this case, was the Landover Baptist Church, it was for a good cause. I believe he raised over $300,000 for the church during that one weekend!
Also, I got to earn tips by shining people's shoes and carrying their luggage.WARNING:
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Re: What does the bible say about gambling
Originally posted by Faith_Machine View Post
I vaguely remember that.
Here is a partial list from just a few scripture verses:
Hypocrites (Matthew 24:51), The Unforgiving (Mark 11:26), Homosexuals (Romans 1:26, 27), Fornicators (Romans 1:29), The Wicked (Romans 1:29), The Covetous (Romans 1:29), The Malicious (Romans 1:29), The Envious (Romans 1:29), Murderers (Romans 1:29), The Deceitful (Romans 1:29), Backbiters (Romans 1:30), Haters of God (Romans 1:30), The Despiteful (Romans 1:30), The Proud (Romans 1:30), Boasters (Romans 1:30), Inventors of evil (Romans 1:30), Disobedient to parents (Romans 1:30), Covenant breakers (Romans 1:31), The Unmerciful (Romans 1:31), The Implacable (Romans 1:31), The Unrighteous (1Corinthians 6:9), Idolaters (1Corinthians 6:9), Adulterers (1Corinthians 6:9), The Effeminate (1Corinthians 6:9), Thieves (1Corinthians 6:10), Drunkards (1Corinthians 6:10), Reviler (1Corinthians 6:10), Extortioners (1Corinthians 6:10), The Fearful (Revelation 21:8), The Unbelieving (Revelation 21:8), The Abominable (Revelation 21:8), Whoremongers (Revelation 21:8), Sorcerers (Revelation 21:8), All Liars (Revelation 21:8)
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