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Gambling


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  • Matthew 19:3-6 – Jesus is asked a question about divorce, but Jesus answers with a principle about marriage. Gambling is not specifically addressed in the scriptures, but we do have principles that we can apply.
  • What’s not wrong:
    • Taking a chance
    • Playing games or rooting for a sports team. I Corinthians 10:27
    • What’s definitely wrong:
      • Compulsive gambling – I Corinthians 6:12
      • The problems that come from compulsive gambling
      • Two principles to consider:
        • The love of money is a root of all sorts of evil.
          • I Timothy 6:6-11
          • Ephesians 5:3-7
          • Colossians 3:5-6
          • Hebrews 13:5
          • Mark 4:18-19
          • Luke 12:25; 16:13-15
          • Ephesians 4:28
          • II Thessalonians 3:10
          • Love your neighbor as yourself.
            • Matthew 22:36-40
            • Romans 13:7-10
            • I Corinthians 10:24
            • Are you free from the love of money?
            • Are you loving your neighbor?
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