Biblical Principles Applied to Gambling
Definition of Gambling
“Staking or risking something of value (like money) on the uncertain, chance-based outcome of a future event where wealth changes hands primarily through luck rather than productive labor or real economic value.”
Biblical Principles We Need to Consider
- The warning against the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10)
- Faithful stewardship (1 Corinthians 4:2)
- Honest labor (1 Thessalonians 4:11; 1 Timothy 5:18)
- Not being in bondage (1 Corinthians 6:12)
- The dangers of materialism (Matthew 6:24)
- Loving neighbor as self (Matthew 7:12)
- Doing justice (Micah 6:8)
Biblical Principles Applied to Gambling
- Is it avoiding the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10)?
- Is it faithful stewardship (1 Corinthians 4:2)?
- Is it honest labor (1 Thessalonians 4:11; 1 Timothy 5:18)?
- Is it guarding against being mastered (1 Corinthians 6:12)?
- Is it demonstrating loyal service to God (Matthew 6:24)?
- Is it loving my neighbor (Matthew 7:12)?
- Is it doing justice (Micah 6:8)?
Think About What Paul Wrote in These Passages
- Romans 12:1-2
- Philippians 1:9-11
Should a Child of God Be Involved in Gambling?
God’s Plan of Salvation
- Hear (Romans 10:17)
- Believe (Mark 16:15-16)
- Repent (Acts 17:30)
- Confess (Romans 10:9-10)
- Baptism (Acts 2:38)
- Faithfulness (Revelation 2:10)