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Gambling

Gambling. What is Gambling?. What is Gambling?. Gambling is the betting or staking of something of value, with the consciousness of risk and hope of gain, on the outcome of a game, a contest, or an uncertain event. The Principle of Gambling is Sinful.

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Gambling

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  1. Gambling

  2. What is Gambling?

  3. What is Gambling? • Gambling is the betting or staking of something of value, with the consciousness of risk and hope of gain, on the outcome of a game, a contest, or an uncertain event.

  4. The Principle of Gambling is Sinful • Gambling violates the authorized means of gaining wealth. • Work - Luke 10:7, Eph. 4:28, 2 Thess. 3:10 • Commerce - Matt. 13:44, Acts 4:34-37 • Gift - Eph. 4:28, Matt. 2:11 • Inheritance - Num. 27:1-11, Luke 15:12

  5. The Principle of Gambling is Sinful • Gambling violates the principles of stewardship. • 1 Peter 4:10 • Psalm 24:1 • Acts 5:4

  6. The Principle of Gambling is Sinful • Gambling violates the principle of brotherly love. • The only way to win at gambling is if others lose their wager. • Matthew 22:39 • Matthew 7:12 • Romans 13:10

  7. The Motivation Behind Gambling is Sinful • Greed • 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Eccl. 5:10-12 • Covetousness • Luke 12:15, Eph. 5:3-7, Col. 3:5-6

  8. The Fruit of Gambling is Sinful • Addictive • Destroys Lives • Evil Companions • Contributes To Crime and Misery • Destroys A Christian’s Influence

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