Many people wonder is gambling a sin? Although there might not be a clear cut verse from what we learn in Scripture I strongly believe it is a sin and all Christians should stay away from it. It is terrible to see that some churches are bringing gambling in the house of God. The Lord is not pleased.
Many people are going to say, well the Bible doesn’t specifically say you can’t do it. The Bible doesn’t specifically say you can’t do a lot of things that we know as sin.
Many people find any excuse they can give for what is wrong, but just like Satan deceived Eve he will deceive many by saying, did God really say you can’t do that?
Not only does gambling lead to deeper and deeper covetousness, but it leads to different types of sin. When you go to the movie theater and buy popcorn they make it extra buttery so you will buy their expensive drinks. When you go to casinos they promote alcohol.
When you are not sober you will be trying to kick back and spend more money. Many people who are addicted to gambling are also living in drunkenness.
Even if it is small fun gambling it is sin and it should not be done. Always remember that sin grows overtime. Your heart becomes harder, your desires become greedier, and it will turn into something that you never saw coming.
1. 1 Corinthians 6:12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say–but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”–but I will not be mastered by anything.
2. 2 Peter 2:19 They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity–for “people are slaves to whatever has mastered them.”
“Five Reasons Why Gambling is Wrong:
Because it denies the reality of God’s sovereignty (by affirming the existence of luck or chance).
Because it is built on irresponsible stewardship (tempting people to throw away their money).
Because it erodes a biblical work ethic (by demeaning and displacing hard work as the proper means for one’s livelihood).
Because it is driven by the sin of covetousness (tempting people to give in to their greed).
Because it is built on the exploitation of others (often taking advantage of poor people who think they can gain instant wealth).” John MacArthur
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