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FLEE away from GAMBLING.

Make Una no go dia oooo. If not for gambling I for don kpai

Maryiah:
Carry ya b@dluck komot here.

The biblical Jesus didn't have b@dluck but see how he ended? How do you define b@dluck?

Hin papa send am to kpai! B@dluck!

What sin again! Jesus already died for the sins of humanity. Gamble, make money and pay your tithes. Simple

miracle002:
The Bible does not specifically condemn games of chance, gambling, betting, or the lottery. The Bible does warn us, however, against the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5). Wisdom avoids short cuts to prosperity: “Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time” (Proverbs 13:11, NLT). We are to work hard and earn a living (2 Thessalonians 3:10; Proverbs 14:23). Most gambling is motivated by a love of money. People place bets with the hope of quick and easy riches. Materialism is at the root of gambling.

The Bible mentions events of “luck” or “chance” in contexts other than gambling or betting. For example, casting lots was God’s prescribed method of choosing between the sacrificial goat and the scapegoat (Leviticus 16:. Joshua cast lots to determine the allotment of land to the various tribes, and the results were accepted as God’s will (Joshua 18:10). Nehemiah cast lots to determine who would live inside the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 11:1). The apostles cast lots to determine the replacement for Judas (Acts 1:26). Each of these occasions proved the truth of Proverbs 16:33, which says, “The lot is cast in the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.” None of these instances of casting lots have to do with betting or the transfer of goods. The apostles’ casting lots in Acts 1 is no justification for playing craps in Vegas.

One infamous scene of gambling occurred at the foot of Jesus’ cross. Scripture makes note of the Roman soldiers’ callous game of chance: “After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice” (Matthew 27:35, NLT). This was materialism at its most brazen—they occupied themselves with a little piece of this world as they turned their backs on the one who offered them heaven.

Gambling, by nature, takes advantage of the misfortune of others. In order for one person to win, someone else—usually multiple others—must lose. For a Christian to risk money in the off chance that he will gain even more is foolish. But to actively seek financial benefit from someone else’s loss is beyond foolish; it is unethical.

Casinos use all sorts of marketing schemes to entice gamblers to risk as much money as possible. They often offer inexpensive or even free alcohol, which encourages drunkenness—and a decreased ability to make good decisions. Everything in a casino is designed to appeal to materialistic desires. Even in those games that require a certain amount of skill and do not rely solely on luck, the gambler is seeking to benefit from the misfortune of others and playing into a rigged system. The aim of a casino is to take money in large sums and give little in return.

Sports betting is becoming more popular—and more accessible—by the day. Some argue in its defense, saying that sports betting is harmless entertainment. Some say that betting on a team, especially if it’s a fantasy team, requires some research and skill to be successful. Critics point out that gambling of any kind can lead to addiction. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, about 5 million Americans can be classified as compulsive gamblers (www.addictionhelp.com/gambling/statistics, accessed 5/20/25). And critics point out that sports betting can easily harm the integrity of the sport in question, when players are bribed to shave points or throw a game. So, there are several ethical and moral concerns with sports betting.

State and national lotteries are another form of gambling. Lotteries tempt people with the possibility of quick riches and are marketed as a way to fund education and/or social programs. However, it seems that those the lottery is supposed to help are actually being hurt. A recent study showed that U.S. households in the lowest income bracket spend 13 percent of their annual household income on lottery tickets; in contrast, the highest earners spend just 1 percent of their income on the lottery (Bankrate survey, October 2019). So, those who can least afford to spend money on lottery tickets are often the ones buying them. With the chances of winning the lottery being infinitesimal, the whole system preys upon the poor.

First Timothy 6:10 provides wisdom that directly relates to gambling: “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” Greed is equated with idolatry in Colossians 3:5. Those who gamble cannot follow the admonition of Hebrews 13:5: “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have.” Serving God and serving money are incompatible (Matthew 6:24).

Does the Bible forbid a friendly wager between two players going head-to-head on a tennis court? What about paying a dime into the kitty for a bingo card? Entering a raffle? Filling out a March Madness bracket in the office pool? The answer is, no, the Bible does not explicitly forbid these things. When it comes to betting of any kind, followers of Jesus should use discernment in examining their motives, their testimony, and their responsibility to steward their resources wisely.

” (Matthew 27:35, NLT). This was materialism at its most brazen—they occupied themselves with a little piece of this world as they turned their backs on the one who offered them heaven."

Precious Words!

Maryiah:
Anything not morally right is a sin.

That's a big lie. The Bible is the final say in all things, and there is no where it states that. Taking someone to court is morally right but if it's a brother in Christ then it's a sin


Gambling is the same as another business in the world
All businesses are built on prediction of the future, including prediction of demand and profitability. The only thing is that gambling takes it to the extreme

Gambling is a sin but sultan of Sokoto is gambling with Christian lives too. Terrorism is a gamble too

Gambling is bad until u hammer 42 million from bet9ja. Nigerians cannot be telling anybody about sin or what is right or wrong

All na wash..... Gambling is a one of the millions ways of getting money.
You buy a market and add money to it to make profits after resale and use money to place on a particular event to occur so I can make little profit like you also want, tell me the difference?
Marketers sin more than gamblers by adding excessive amount to goods, a gambler accepts what profit that was agreed by parties

People supporting terrorism against their fellow Nigerians are the ones saying gambling is a sin and una dey believe them?

omoredia:
Gambling is bad until u hammer 42 million from bet9ja. Nigerians cannot be telling anybody about sin or what is right or wrong

😄😄😄😄

MaxInDHouse:
Gamblers are worshipers of Fortuna goddess of good luck!

Are you really that slow?
So who do scholars, athletes, soldiers etc worship?

Always think before making assertions.

89green:
Gambling is haram because Allah has forbidden it, and He rules as He wills. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), gambling, al-Ansab [sacrifices for idols, etc.] and al-Azlam [arrows for seeking luck or decision] are an abomination of Shaytan’s handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful. Shaytan wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drink) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from al-salah (the prayer). So, will you not then abstain?” [al-Maidah Quran 5:90-91]

Question answered perfectly

Alcohol forbidden on earth but allowed in Aljannah

“O you who believe! Intoxicants and gambling, dedication of stones, and divination by arrows, are an abomination of Satan's handwork. Eschew such abomination, that you may prosper” (Quran Chapter 5 verse 90).

Don't gamble, gambling is bad.

Shalom!

man need to survive and enjoy the sweetness of life but with such wish u need money so some try their luck to get a fortune from luck since making money isn't that easy.

The general teaching in Islam is that all money is to be earned, through one’s own honest labor and thoughtful effort or knowledge. One cannot rely upon “luck” or chance to gain things that one doesn’t deserve to earn. Such schemes only benefit a minority of people, while luring the unsuspecting, often those who can least afford it, to spend great amounts of money on the slim chance of winning more. The practice is deceptive and unlawful in Islam

please where can i make sacrifices to her. I need win this 125 million before january

MaxInDHouse:
YES, Fortuna!

Life na gambling

Stake high bro 😎

MaxInDHouse:
Gamblers are worshipers of Fortuna goddess of good luck!

your opinion

omoredia:
People supporting terrorism against their fellow Nigerians are the ones saying gambling is a sin and una dey believe them?

You dey mind foolish black people.Every Sunday and Friday na him their mental dey high.

The OP asked a question that's bothering his conscience so if anyone feels there's no need to ask scriptural questions before engaging in whatever they like it's OK.
This is only for those who chose to live by Bible standard and don't forget that faith in itself is not a possession of all kinds of people! 2Thessalonians 3:2

Gambling sucks.

Dey dull yourself..... If you see 5 odds wey over-sure, no carry am.....

Maryiah:
They both got punishment.
The first child the woman David took illegally died.
Jacob had a tough life.

But Christians pray in the name of God of Jacob and God of david.

Deluded people

89green:
Gambling is haram because Allah has forbidden it, and He rules as He wills. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), gambling, al-Ansab [sacrifices for idols, etc.] and al-Azlam [arrows for seeking luck or decision] are an abomination of Shaytan’s handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful. Shaytan wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drink) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from al-salah (the prayer). So, will you not then abstain?” [al-Maidah Quran 5:90-91]

Question answered perfectly

You are right but just a little correction. The intoxicant mentioned in the Qur'an is not limited to 'alcohol' as you stated but includes all substances that puts one in a state of 'highness'.

MaxInDHouse:
YES, Fortuna!

Made up religion. There is no god in charge of gambling.
It was humans, men like you who decided that a god should be in charge of everything and they created a nonexistent god for war, agriculture, gambling, love, wine.

That is not Christianity. It is a false religion

AntiChristian:
No religion forbids gambling as explicitly as Islam.

But I have seen many Muslims gambling over and over again. They always come to play virtual

jiggyman:
What does bible say about david who took someone's wife?
What does bible say about Jacob who tricked his brother?

David was excessively punished and Jacob took almost 14years to prosper