Scripture On Gambling

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Graham has said: “Gambling is nowhere approved in the Bible. Instead, the Bible stresses that the Christian should earn his living by honest work and effort, and this would exclude relying on chance (2 Thessalonians 3:10-12). The Bible tells us to ‘abstain from all appearance of evil’ (1 Thessalonians 5:22). For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. 1 Timothy 5:8 ESV / 18 helpful votes. Instead, our heartfelt obedience in avoiding luck and gambling must be soundly founded upon a proper understanding of 'What saith the Scripture?' The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opposed to gambling, including lotteries sponsored by governments. Church leaders have encouraged Church members to join with others in opposing the legalization and government sponsorship of any form of gambling.

Tools'>Proverbs 13:11

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

Tools'>Matthew 27:35

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

Tools'>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.

Tools'>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.

Tools'>Psalm 22:18

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

Tools'>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.”

Tools'>Job 6:27

Scripture Verses On Gambling

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

Tools'>1 Timothy 6:9

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.

Tools'>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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