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Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by OyinO: 9:35am On Nov 03, 2019
But giving head and abortion is good for them? Yeye dey smell.
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by Adebowalay(m): 9:35am On Nov 03, 2019
Nostradamus:
how many odds?
two of una no well o..pastor dey preach una dey forecast..lol
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by ZombieTERROR: 9:38am On Nov 03, 2019
cfree14:

Wat does those 10 on team means? Is it for u to play them straight win?

it's a scale of one to 10...
For straight win..
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by rattlesnake(m): 9:38am On Nov 03, 2019
Sow 1000 to get 1million nko

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Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by ZinoFasisi: 9:44am On Nov 03, 2019
SKINDOGGY:
We don hear next patient please shocked
Abeg liv our sin for us undecided
If u see my 1xbet account u go run that's my own yahoo yahoo, I want to buy Benz but I said mk i wait till dis lawlessness government comot frm power.
The money wey I won yesterday 3tickets u go run
Pastor for my area dy play bet but na online own he no dy go to shop
Ọga Op u see bet as gambling but i sees it as business.
I don't call it gambling but business.
tongue

Bros make i give u my 1xbet ID make u transfer me small thing na, make me sef take gbera? Abeg
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by adez33(m): 9:46am On Nov 03, 2019
jcross19:
what about visa lottery? even roman Catholic are playing raffle draw in the church! the issue of gambling and drinking of alcoholic wine is "addiction" which can ruin many homes and lives ! lottery have saved some families likewise damage more families!. it depend how you want it to rule your life. mind you God knows how He works His things out to bless His own.
nice one bro,it depend on how you handle it and also excess of anything is a sin even if you drinking of water is abnormal is a sin talk less of alcohol or gambling

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Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by Bojack(m): 9:47am On Nov 03, 2019
op calm down, just say ur ticket cut
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by rattlesnake(m): 9:49am On Nov 03, 2019
Betting is a non criminal way of making money....anything can become an addiction even big brother naija...even going to church can become an additive...I know people who dont take care of their parents and go to church....wealth gotten by vanity is talking of people like mompha and hushpuppi...
Its 100 times better to gamble than kidnapping and prostitution...
Gambling means u stake money and guess the outcome of games...if u sell ur house to gamble that's as foolish as selling ur house to give prophets money when there are hungry people in ur village

Park well abeg

Jesus is lord
Jesus is king

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Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by adez33(m): 9:50am On Nov 03, 2019
SKINDOGGY:
We don hear next patient please shocked
Abeg liv our sin for us undecided
If u see my 1xbet account u go run that's my own yahoo yahoo, I want to buy Benz but I said mk i wait till dis lawlessness government comot frm power.
The money wey I won yesterday 3tickets u go run
Pastor for my area dy play bet but na online own he no dy go to shop
Ọga Op u see bet as gambling but i sees it as business.
I don't call it gambling but business.
tongue
make I drop my id,that people get many options I will advice you to be betting on goal interval 86-90 no goal the odds for it is good or 12 on corner first half

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Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by austyne22ex(m): 9:58am On Nov 03, 2019
75k for how much share capital?
micgray100:
When someone becomes addicted to betting, that is when I sense danger... Life itself is a bet. You went to school because you want to become something big in future... Your parents paid your tuition fees and feed and cloth you from baby to teenage years because they want your to become someone great in life and take care of them when they grow old...

Any how you think it. You always sow so you can reap.. But the reaping in betting is not always guaranteed...









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Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by dahtboi: 9:59am On Nov 03, 2019
oga give us work na make we no gamble again.................Alemannia Aachen U19 -- Schalke U19 2/2 HtFt
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by rattlesnake(m): 9:59am On Nov 03, 2019
I had debt if 40k

Bet pay 89k
I dodnt steal
I didnt fornicatr
I didnt kidnap
I didnt do rankadede for hausa man

So I should be begging to pay my debt grin

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Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by micgray100(m): 10:07am On Nov 03, 2019
austyne22ex:
75k for how much share capital?

Bros... For 1 million share capital including delivery fee to your door step..
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by joessi(m): 10:22am On Nov 03, 2019
Well written.. this has been a contention for long
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by nkezecheckport: 10:28am On Nov 03, 2019
@korede I do not intend to trivialise this conversation because it's a valid conversation.

However if you appraise speculation in the stock exchange by the same standards you judged betting with it would also be ungodly to partake in stocks and shares.

Please note that the same procedures is followed in doing the two. In sport betting you forecast that a particular option will favour you and lock it in with money. In stocks and shares you forecast that a particular stock will favour you and you lock it in with money.

Please try and convince me course am yet to be convinced

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Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by SKINDOGGY: 10:31am On Nov 03, 2019
adez33:
make I drop my id,that people get many options I will advice you to be betting on goal interval 86-90 no goal the odds for it is good or 12 on corner first half
E no favor me guy Soo I liv dem
E dy risky sm hw
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by Starhearts: 10:32am On Nov 03, 2019
TundeKorede:
Written by Tunde Korede

Betting is the action of gambling money on the outcome of a race, game, or other unpredictable event. Gambling or betting provides the temptation of quick and easy riches.

Intermittently, our societies abound with temptations that endear even Christians to join the growing league of gamblers. Moreover, many people do not see anything wrong in betting.

Although, there is nowhere where it is written that; “thou shall not gamble.” But if you are truthful to yourself. You will find out that Biblical principles are against gambling and betting.

However, we shall consider the reasons why you don’t need to gamble or bet as a Christian. This article shall consider the reasons why betting is sinful from biblical perspective.

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Wrong Misconceptions About Gambling

Some people use casting of lots in the Bible to rationalize their addictive betting habit.

During the time of Nehemiah as the Governor, people who should live in Jerusalem were chosen by casting lots (Neh 1:11).

Joshua distributed the land by casting lots in Shiloh in the presence of the Lord (Joshua 18:10). Also, the Apostles cast lots to determine whether to select Matthias or Barsabbas to replace Judas (Acts :23-26).

But why is it sinful for me to gamble? Besides, the Bible says;

Proverbs 16:33
[33]The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

Since the outcome of the lot comes from the Lord. Why is betting and gambling sinful?

Note this, the Israelites were instructed by God to cast lots to distribute lands (Numbers 26:55). More so, it was a normal practice for them to cast lots in Isreal to determine certain issues. Read 1 Chronicles 24:5, 31.


Important points
The people who cast lot in the Bible didn’t do so to get more money. They never did it with the expectation of getting quick riches.

Hence, we cannot possibly equate betting or gambling with casting of lots in the Bible. They are different. What the Bible is against is acquisition of wealth in an unjust and speedy manner.

Lots are cast to determine certain decisions not to make money.
Get rid of that misconception. Betting or gambling to acquire more money is sinful. It violates God’s principles of wealth acquisition.

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Six Reasons Why Betting/Gambling Is Not Good For You



• It’s A Proof Of The Love Of Money
1 Timothy 6:9-10
[9]But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

[10]For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
If you don’t love money excessively, you won’t bet to acquire more money. People who practise betting are those whose love for money is extensively high.

One of the temptations and snares people who want to get rich fall into is betting. There are Christians who find it absolutely difficult to give to the needy. But they prefer to put their last little remaining money on gambling.

Truly, betting is a proof of the love of money. And the Bible frowns on this. Whoever wants riches should work hard pray and be patience.

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• Violation Of Kingdom Principle Of Wealth Creation

Proverbs 13:11
[11]Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

In the Kingdom, wealth is gotten through labour. And wealth is gotten little by little not once and for all. Gambling is against biblical principles of wealth creation.

To you, you might prefer betting as a good means of making money. But the practice defiles God’s Word. Its purpose is not in consonant with the Word of God.

Yes, the purpose is to make money. But how do you explain a situation whereby a man bets #500 and wins 20,000 without working.

Before, a man can win such amount of money, many people would have lost theirs. That’s why many betting companies are increasing in Nigeria and other developed nations daily.

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• It Encourages Quick Money Making Syndrome

Proverbs 28:20
[20]A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that MAKETH HASTE TO BE RICH SHALL NOT BE INNOCENT.

Here, what the verse means is this; whoever is hasty to get wealth is not innocent/sinless. In other words, making money in a very quick and easy way is sinful.

No wonder our generation is driven by money. Many of our youths are engrossed with the thought of becoming like Dangote/Otedola or Trump in one day.

Dear friend, if you really want to make good money.

Sustainable wealth is not made by betting. No matter what you think, you can build an enduring and sustainable wealth through gambling.


• Gambling Leads To Addiction
Ecclesiastes 5:10
[10]HE THAT LOVETH SILVER SHALL NOT BE SATISFIED WITH SILVER; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.

Although, there is nothing one cannot be addicted to. One can be addicted to porn, football, books or phones.

Meanwhile, people can also be addicted to gambling. There are people who can use their spouse to bet. And there are those who can use their newly-bought car to bet.

For instance, you may start your betting journey with #200 and end up betting a huge amount of money.

Frankly, that’s why you cannot leave your money in the hands of some people. Because if you do, they will use your money to bet.

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• Proof Of Covetousness
Luke 12:15
[15]And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Statistically, many of those who are chronic gamblers today started through covetousness. When you want to become a billionaire overnight, then, betting is your last resort.

Once again, it a proof of covetousness and greediness. Your life does not consist in the abundant of things that you have.

Leave your friends alone if they are doing it. But be determined to stand out as Daniel determined in his days.

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• It Promotes Laziness
2 Thessalonians 3:10
[10]For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

God’s Word says, if anyone would not work, s/he doesn’t deserve to eat. That’s the principle. Those who work should be the one to eat.

Sadly, you can possibly eat and have more money without working if you’re a gambler. And this contradicts the Word of God.

Again, betting promotes laziness. Today, there are some youths who will sleep all day and walk about aimlessly. Why? Because they are sure that they will definitely win.

Let’s work! Say no to gambling! Don’t twist the Word of God because of your circumstances.

I know the Nigerian government is not employing some of our graduates. But we should not disobey God’s Word because of our situations and circumstances. Pray to God for help and start doing something.

God bless you all!

Please, let me know your thought after reading this article. If I have offended you while reading this article. I’m sorry. That’s God’s Word for you.


Source: http://www.tundekorede.com/six-reasons-why-gambling-betting-is-not-good-for-you/

Who did diz to u
I don't think u well ooo
Why dem no tell KUNLE soname( betja CEO) for him church
Do u think him pastor dey crazy for Head
I won 5million last season nd l gave my church 1 million to repair d roofing of d church.
And l told dem dat naa gambling money .
The whole congregation pray for me to have more winnings

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Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by Risingblue008(m): 10:33am On Nov 03, 2019
3rdavefarms:
Park well my man , even God said Money answereth everything

I always report people on here for posting bet predictions simply because they will first ask for money and likely means they want to rip off unsuspecting people, by asking money first , I posted that ticket for everyone to track and see by them selves that betting is real


Ephesians 4:11, NLT: "Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers.

And for them who can predict and see the future

Not that we don’t loose too but at least we are doing fine and not forcing anyone to play the game and will never advertise bet9ja slip on here for anyone to pay before they can have correct predictions ,, just go to any bet website and register and predict your games by yourself to try your luck

Shalom
Fake ticket
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by SKINDOGGY: 10:33am On Nov 03, 2019
adez33:
make I drop my id,that people get many options I will advice you to be betting on goal interval 86-90 no goal the odds for it is good or 12 on corner first half
I don play 12 corner HT thou even 12 corner 2ndhf also 12 corner ft
I don play majority of dia options
I dy do am rotational now
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by ehemwhy(m): 10:39am On Nov 03, 2019
If I play 3 odds and win a million bucks and pay tithes of 100k , will the church accept it or not ?

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Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by Hardemic(m): 10:49am On Nov 03, 2019
Nice one
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by Hardemic(m): 10:50am On Nov 03, 2019
Hardemic:
Nice one
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by oluguna: 10:52am On Nov 03, 2019
Well done sir. But why must you apologize for saying the truth because it hurts gamblers. You should have told them except they repent, they shall all likewise perish Luke 13;3,5.

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Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by Nobody: 10:56am On Nov 03, 2019
Hizzy:

thanks
every week it usually come close one game will cut the slip
Barca has cut my tickets lik 2 times this season
Torino
i hav changed codes several times to get it right no avail
I stake big this week 20k from my savings coz I needed to promote my songs on beat fm and cool fm but the last game cut the slip

Avoid playing big teams, if you have to play them..play over...it is safer

Go to qatar star league, saudi pof league, bundesliga, Holland, Serie A, Australia.... study and pick over 1.5 or over 2.5.
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by Nobody: 11:04am On Nov 03, 2019
Blainz:


Avoid playing big teams, if you have to play them..play over...it is safer

Go to qatar star league, saudi pof league, bundesliga, Holland, Serie A, Australia.... study and pick over 1.5 or over 2.5.
thanks so much
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by jimmynauty: 11:04am On Nov 03, 2019
let me see
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by menwongo(m): 11:08am On Nov 03, 2019
My guy to forecast game is work. Gambling is not easy work
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by belcom10(m): 11:15am On Nov 03, 2019
Goalnaldo:
Nice article but I have a question. Those people who casted lot for the clothes of Jesus Christ, is it not for quick gains?


They were not followers of Jesus. But those persecuting him.
Re: Six Reasons Gambling/Betting Is Not Good For You As A Christian by valentineuwakwe(m): 11:15am On Nov 03, 2019
TemmyT002:



Sighs
People will always find an excuse or justification for their weird actions.

guy abeg no sigh yet..my points is not a justification for anything. ..life matters is do what pleases you and make you happy always....if you call gambling evil that's your take, even God in the Bible allowed a little evil to happen so as to take final Glory! if he chooses to bless one tru gambling, who are we?
betting is something you learn n master, not that because others are playing it, you now dive into it to hammer..no my brother, e fit work for me no mean say e go work for uche...
just trying to make common sense here!

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