Even though there isn’t a verse that specifically permits or condemns Christians to practice gambling, the Bible does address this subject. There are Biblical principles like being good stewards, avoiding materialism, and guarding our influence, that Gary and Christy focus on in this episode to answer the question, “Is it a gamble to gamble?”

Links

• https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-does-the-bible-say-about-gambling-1201620.html  an article that incorrectly argues gambling is okay, if certain conditions are met (e.g. it implies casinos are bad but betting on a football pick ‘em is okay).

• https://www.gotquestions.org/gambling-sin.html an article that argues gambling is wrong, focusing on casinos and lottery

• http://preachinghelp.org/if-i-win-the-power-ball#more-3938  an article that provides good Biblical thoughts to consider

• https://apologeticspress.org/apcontent.aspx?category=7&article=1251  an article citing several instances of gambling’s impact on society, arguing that if the fruit is bad, the tree is bad (Matt 7:15-20)

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/archenemy/2016/01/13/the-odds-are-against-you-things-more-likely-than-winning-the-powerball/#159649d34468