Ya, JW applied scriptures about greed to gambling which is valid. But there isn't a verses in the Bible that says gambling is wrong/sinful. He didn't quote one verse that said it was.
Gambling isn’t sinful. Anyone who invests in the market is taking a risk (IRA, 401K, etc.).
Yours in His Service,
~bella
The tipping point is temperance. Moving beyond our means and developing an addiction is sinful.
Then maybe you shouldn't invest in the markets.
I worked in the industry.
If I followed your logic I could never accept a job. My gain would be another’s loss. Or a promotion. My advancement would cause someone to lose out who may need the resources more. You could apply the same to numerous examples where we’re chosen above another. School, awards, business deals, etc. The premise is irrational and unbiblical.
None of what you describe here is "Gambling". It does not involve putting up a stake or risking loss to inflict loss on or gain something from another.
Gambling: the practice or activity of betting: the practice of risking money or other stakes in a game or bet.
Examples of Gambling:
Playing the lottery and instant win games
Gaming at a casino
Horse and dog racing events
Personal bets
Fantasy sports leagues
Yours in His Service,
~bella
Gambling: the practice or activity of betting: the practice of risking money or other stakes in a game or bet.
Examples of Gambling:
Playing the lottery and instant win games
Gaming at a casino
Horse and dog racing events
Personal bets
Fantasy sports leagues
Yours in His Service,
~bella
Most people are not christian when it comes to making money. That is why there are so many scams out there.However i am unsure if this type of work is suitable for a christian. Would other christians not approve or would God not approve?
I'm thinking most would not approve though I see it as more complicated. The worry that I have is not in dealing cards, or even in customers gaming but it is the atmosphere that you are placed in. There is likely drinking and other negatives that you will be confronted with. Some people are strong and might be less effected. I had a friend that took a job a a bouncer. In a year he was totally downhill in all sorts of ways. I have other friends that do well working at the casinos but these are in small towns and heavily regulated so there is far less temptation. Since I have worked with Christian organizations some, a casino on the resume would not be viewed in any positive light. If i were a Christian employer I might think the same way. It might be wise to just have faith for another job. Here is a scripture that would seem to apply no matter what you choose.Hi Im new to this and just needed advice.
I am currently a student in need of a part time job. I have been offered a job as a table dealer at a casino. It is a very prestige casino which is known for its customer service and presentation. It would look good on my resume. Also i think i would enjoy the work, i love card games and meeting new people, plus it pays well and has good flexibility. However i am unsure if this type of work is suitable for a christian. Would other christians not approve or would God not approve?
If I may say that there is a difference. In gambling, you create risk that formerly does not exist. If you do not play there is no risk for anyone. In investing in stocks the risk is already created. If you buy or do not buy the stock the risk is still present. Such risk was created the day the company started. Stockholders thus share existing risk they do not create new risk. I know that seems like splitting hairs but this explanation i got in a course kind of stuck with me.Gambling isn’t sinful. Anyone who invests in the market is taking a risk (IRA, 401K, etc.). The tipping point is temperance. Moving beyond our means and developing an addiction is sinful.
Yours in His Service,
~bella
I'm thinking most would not approve though I see it as more complicated. The worry that I have is not in dealing cards, or even in customers gaming but it is the atmosphere that you are placed in. There is likely drinking and other negatives that you will be confronted with. Some people are strong and might be less effected. I had a friend that took a job a a bouncer. In a year he was totally downhill in all sorts of ways. I have other friends that do well working at the casinos but these are in small towns and heavily regulated so there is far less temptation. Since I have worked with Christian organizations some, a casino on the resume would not be viewed in any positive light. If i were a Christian employer I might think the same way. It might be wise to just have faith for another job. Here is a scripture that would seem to apply no matter what you choose.
Romans 14:22-23 (NASB77)
22 The faith which you have, have as your own conviction before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves.
23 But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and whatever is not from faith is sin.
Ok, but I'm curious since fast food destroys more lives than gambling, should we give up working in fast food?How about less focus on personal purity, and more on the fact that gambling and alcohol literally destroy peoples lives? The second great commandment is to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Sadly, too many Christians essentially have the mind of a reprobate, who only think about themselves, and not wider issues of social responsibility.
I'm aware of at least one scholar who showed that gambling is detrimental to the local region in many indirect ways.
Ok, but I'm curious since fast food destroys more lives than gambling, should we give up working in fast food?
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