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Is Betting A Sin? by Ayo199(m): 8:00pm On Dec 11, 2014
.My fellow nairalanders!! Please is it a sin to engage in online bets or any form of betting..
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by Nobody: 8:01pm On Dec 11, 2014
yes
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Re: Is Betting A Sin? by Nobody: 8:04pm On Dec 11, 2014
Betting equates gambling.
Gambling equates greed.
The Bible speaks against all form of greed.

Hence, betting is a sin.
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by exe0(m): 8:09pm On Dec 11, 2014
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Re: Is Betting A Sin? by Nobody: 8:11pm On Dec 11, 2014
Obviously a good majority of Christians are blissfully ignorant of the Biblical fact that God gambled Job's life with Satan in one of the most needless bet in the history of the world. worse they have somehow wrapped the weired Biblical fact that Satan who attended a congregation of spiritual beings in a version of the Citi-hall meeting had some authority to appear before God outside his supposed banishment from heaven. of God gambles then it is okay to gamble
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by Nobody: 8:13pm On Dec 11, 2014
Islamically,betting z a sin...normally bettin z also nt gud cos we tend 2 lose 'value'
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by Ayo199(m): 9:49pm On Dec 11, 2014
Bt dont u think itz a game of chance or lets say luck..i.e or any biblical bakup to ur view abt it?
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by peteregwu(m): 10:26pm On Dec 11, 2014
yes my friend, that's a good question. it is a terrible sin and it is of the world. Jesus will never make you play betting. Satan is aware of it, that's why he made it legal through; nairabet, sportbet, baba ijebu etc. so be aware of Satan's tactics. and if anyone repent not and die in it, it is hell fire straight.

a word is enough for the wise.
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by frisby: 11:46pm On Dec 11, 2014
Gambling AKA betting is no sin.

What the bible hasn't called a sin shouldn't be labeled sinful by anyone just because they personally do not think it fitting for a christian.

" New International Version..
Joshua then cast lots for them in Shiloh in the presence of the LORD, and there he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their tribal divisions."

The bible although condemns greed and the love for money. That simply means that whatever venture you're involved in as a christian, u'd have to be very careful not to cross that thin line between looking for daily bread and obsessing over money and material things.

Having answered your question, do I support gambling? Not a chance in hot Africa!
Gambling is a waste of money! It is not gainful employment. You're offering no form of value to anyone, not even yourself!
and it is VERY easy to cultivate greed (which then becomes a sin)
and gambling should not be encouraged because it is simply a Scheme that robs the poor (albeit mostly the greedy ones looking for easy and quick wealth)

Gambling can easily make one make unreasonable choices as it always tries to exploit the greed in us.

I'd strongly advise anyone to stay away from gambling, even when it's just for leisure or recreation. It is a waste of money.
But is the act in itself sinful. Of course not

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Re: Is Betting A Sin? by Nobody: 7:55am On Dec 12, 2014
op, you mean you imagine the creator of this universe actually gives a crap about some humans on puny earth are 'betting', with punishments in place for their practice? Tell me something, do you have an idea of the vastness of this universe?
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by michaelwestern(m): 9:28am On Dec 12, 2014
MzNelly:
Betting equates gambling.
Gambling equates greed.
The Bible speaks against all form of greed.

Hence, betting is a sin.

how does betting equates greed?

do you think itz easy to win big with betting?

dont talk confidently about what you know nothing about.
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by michaelwestern(m): 9:34am On Dec 12, 2014
itz not a sin.
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by Nobody: 9:45am On Dec 12, 2014
michaelwestern:


how does betting equates greed?

do you think itz easy to win big with betting?

dont talk confidently about what you know nothing about.

greed - /ɡrēd/
noun
1. intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food.
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by Nobody: 9:47am On Dec 12, 2014
frisby:
Gambling AKA betting is no sin.

What the bible hasn't called a sin shouldn't be labeled sinful by anyone just because they personally do not think it fitting for a christian.

" New International Version..
Joshua then cast lots for them in Shiloh in the presence of the LORD, and there he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their tribal divisions."

The bible although condemns greed and the love for money. That simply means that whatever venture you're involved in as a christian, u'd have to be very careful not to cross that thin line between looking for daily bread and obsessing over money and material things.

Having answered your question, do I support gambling? Not a chance in hot Africa!
Gambling is a waste of money! It is not gainful employment. You're offering no form of value to anyone, not even yourself!
and it is VERY easy to cultivate greed (which then becomes a sin)
and gambling should not be encouraged because it is simply a Scheme that robs the poor (albeit mostly the greedy ones looking for easy and quick wealth)

Gambling can easily make one make unreasonable choices as it always tries to exploit the greed in us.

I'd strongly advise anyone to stay away from gambling, even when it's just for leisure or recreation. It is a waste of money.
But is the act in itself sinful. Of course not

Wow! smiley
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by esonuu(m): 10:55am On Dec 12, 2014
voltron:
Obviously a good majority of Christians are blissfully ignorant of the Biblical fact that God gambled Job's life with Satan in one of the most needless bet in the history of the world. worse they have somehow wrapped the weired Biblical fact that Satan who attended a congregation of spiritual beings in a version of the Citi-hall meeting had some authority to appear before God outside his supposed banishment from heaven. of God gambles then it is okay to gamble
dnt mock God and avoid speeches that wil incure Gods wrath on u
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by peteregwu(m): 12:23pm On Dec 12, 2014
frisby:
Gambling AKA betting is no sin.

What the bible hasn't called a sin shouldn't be labeled sinful by anyone just because they personally do not think it fitting for a christian.

" New International Version..
Joshua then cast lots for them in Shiloh in the presence of the LORD, and there he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their tribal divisions."

The bible although condemns greed and the love for money. That simply means that whatever venture you're involved in as a christian, u'd have to be very careful not to cross that thin line between looking for daily bread and obsessing over money and material things.

Having answered your question, do I support gambling? Not a chance in hot Africa!
Gambling is a waste of money! It is not gainful employment. You're offering no form of value to anyone, not even yourself!
and it is VERY easy to cultivate greed (which then becomes a sin)
and gambling should not be encouraged because it is simply a Scheme that robs the poor (albeit mostly the greedy ones looking for easy and quick wealth)

Gambling can easily make one make unreasonable choices as it always tries to exploit the greed in us.

I'd strongly advise anyone to stay away from gambling, even when it's just for leisure or recreation. It is a waste of money.
But is the act in itself sinful. Of course not

"so what the bible never labelled sin shouldn't be called sin?" that means smoking is not sin. continue deceiving yourself and not me.
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by Nobody: 12:43pm On Dec 12, 2014
esonuu:
dnt mock God and avoid speeches that wil incure Gods wrath on u

he placed a bet plain and simple.
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by frisby: 3:04pm On Dec 12, 2014
peteregwu:


"so what the bible never labelled sin shouldn't be called sin?" that means smoking is not sin. continue deceiving yourself and not me.

Smoking is an addiction and d bible condemns letting anything "master" (addiction here) our bodies which is God's temple. And that also includes any and every form of addiction...yes, including caffeine.

Does the bible say anything against casting of lots? Did u not see the part where I quoted a passage about Joshua casting lots to allot real estate to isralites...... and wasn't it by casting lots that the "sacrificial goats" were picked?

Any endeavor banking on probability for an outcome is a gamble. U and I do it regularly without even realizing it. Or is it only when it involves NAIRABET that it becomes sinful?

Anyway you have a point and I get it. But smoking is a different case and outside the scope of this thread.

#respect brother#

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Re: Is Betting A Sin? by Ayo199(m): 5:33pm On Dec 12, 2014
frisby:


Smoking is an addiction and d bible condemns letting anything "master" (addiction here) our bodies which is God's temple. And that also includes any and every form of addiction...yes, including caffeine.

Does the bible say anything against casting of lots? Did u not see the part where I quoted a passage about Joshua casting lots to allot real estate to isralites...... and wasn't it by casting lots that the "sacrificial goats" were picked?

Any endeavor banking on probability for an outcome is a gamble. U and I do it regularly without even realizing it. Or is it only when it involves NAIRABET that it becomes sinful?

Anyway you have a point and I get it. But smoking is a different case and outside the scope of this thread.

#respect brother#
in conclusion,u mean gambling itself is nt a sin bt it could lead u to sin ryt?
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by frisby: 7:31pm On Dec 12, 2014
Ayo199:
in conclusion,u mean gambling itself is nt a sin bt it could lead u to sin ryt?

Yessir.

My point of view though, and will gladly welcome any pointing in d direction of any scripture that may suggest otherwise.
We learn everyday you know. You'd be surprised someone would come up with proof that Visa Lottery is for sinners, I mean, that's gambling isnt it?

That said, I'm glad u get my point.
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by peteregwu(m): 11:36pm On Dec 12, 2014
frisby:


Smoking is an addiction and d bible condemns letting anything "master" (addiction here) our bodies which is God's temple. And that also includes any and every form of addiction...yes, including caffeine.

Does the bible say anything against casting of lots? Did u not see the part where I quoted a passage about Joshua casting lots to allot real estate to isralites...... and wasn't it by casting lots that the "sacrificial goats" were picked?

Any endeavor banking on probability for an outcome is a gamble. U and I do it regularly without even realizing it. Or is it only when it involves NAIRABET that it becomes sinful?

Anyway you have a point and I get it. But smoking is a different case and outside the scope of this thread.

#respect brother#

hey Mr man, if you love yourself and you want to go to heaven, never you say that gambling is not a sin and never you try play betting or gambling, because if you die in support of it or doing it, then you will be cast into hell fire. all of them are found in the club houses or casinos.
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by frisby: 10:24am On Dec 13, 2014
peteregwu:


hey Mr man, if you love yourself and you want to go to heaven, never you say that gambling is not a sin and never you try play betting or gambling, because if you die in support of it or doing it, then you will be cast into hell fire. all of them are found in the club houses or casinos.

smiley I appreciate your concern good sir.
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by Ayo199(m): 5:07pm On Dec 13, 2014
peteregwu:


hey Mr man, if you love yourself and you want to go to heaven, never you say that gambling is not a sin and never you try play betting or gambling, because if you die in support of it or doing it, then you will be cast into hell fire. all of them are found in the club houses or casinos.
dnt judge mr man
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by peteregwu(m): 6:31pm On Dec 13, 2014
Ayo199:
dnt judge mr man

my friend, that's where you are absolutely wrong and that's the reason many are going to hell fire because they don't know the truth. as a preacher or a believer, you are to bring light to the world and all those around you. so making people to understand what God hates according to the bible is not judging, it is called righteous judgment.

Micah 3:8 "But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin."

we are to judge righteously, which means, expose evil, sin. speak against it and let people be aware of what God hates and what he loves. when Jesus came, he condemned polygamy and declared that anyone who is into polygamy is as well an adulterer or adulteress. and an adulterer will not inherit the kingdom of God.

John 7:24 "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. John 12:48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day."

so speaking against evil and sin, exposing them is what God love, so that people will not do them and go to hell ignorantly. "my people perish for lack of knowledge." pls read tour bible and don't be deceived by, "judge not." it is better you begin to judge yourself now and repent and forsake your sins before it is too late.
Re: Is Betting A Sin? by michaelwestern(m): 4:19pm On Dec 20, 2014
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Re: Is Betting A Sin? by michaelwestern(m): 4:26pm On Dec 20, 2014
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Re: Is Betting A Sin? by mikeczay: 3:52pm On Dec 28, 2014
these self-righteous bigots call trivial things like sports betting damning sins but commit sins that the devil wont go near. jesus told blind pharisee that they should remove the toothpicks in their eyes to see planks in others.

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