Sports betting to me is placing your money on predictable outcomes. If it turns out positive, you gain but if it turns otherwise you lose. I know that the Bible warns against the love for money or material things above God. But i find it difficult to see betting as a sin. Most youths today are into sport betting but the church is silent about whether it is a sin or not. I am saying this because I am yet to see any preacher publicly condamn sport betting.

I am into betting. Any one who will condamn betting as regards Christians believe should do so with Bible references to convince me. I am not upholding my opinion above others. I only seek to know.

Yes

Whether it is a sin or not, Sports betting is killing Nigerians slowly but they are yet to realise it. I know a man who has become a sport betting addict. He is a liability even to himself. Borrows for betting and loses. He has no properties, no salary even though he is paid a comfortable salary. Everything goes to bets and debts!

Sport betting is a business source but highly risky ....its pure financial wisdom to invest only what you can afford to lose.

Reason why it becomes a bad venture is that most users invest so much and have high expectations, and when they lose they go extreme to find another capital to invest.

Sport betting requires strategy that fits each individual pockets...you don't have to play it every weekend or everyday..u can play it when all situation puts a team under pressure to win at all cost..

I have more to say..but I will put hand to rest.

Meanwhile ...*edited*

Happy sunday

seuncyber:
Yes

. Please enlighten us plss

I don't know too.

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The Bible does not specifically condemn gambling, betting, or the lottery. The Bible does warn us, however, to stay away from the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5). Scripture also encourages us to stay away from attempts to “get rich quick” (Proverbs 13:11; 23:5; Ecclesiastes 5:10). Gambling most definitely is focused on the love of money and undeniably tempts people with the promise of quick and easy riches.

What is wrong with gambling? Gambling is a difficult issue because if it is done in moderation and only on occasion, it is a waste of money, but it is not necessarily evil. People waste money on all sorts of activities. Gambling is no more or less of a waste of money than seeing a movie (in many cases), eating an unnecessarily expensive meal, or purchasing a worthless item. At the same time, the fact that money is wasted on other things does not justify gambling. Money should not be wasted. Excess money should be saved for future needs or given to the Lord's work, not gambled away.

Can lotto/lottery proceeds please God? Many people claim to be playing the lottery or gambling so that they can give the money to the church or to some other good cause. While this may be a good motive, reality is that few use gambling winnings for godly purposes. Studies show that the vast majority of lottery winners are in an even worse financial situation a few years after winning a jackpot than they were before. Few, if any, truly give the money to a good cause. Further, God does not need our money to fund His mission in the world. Proverbs 13:11 says, “Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.” God is sovereign and will provide for the needs of the church through honest means. Would God be honored by receiving donated drug money or money stolen in a bank robbery? Of course not. Neither does God need or want money that was “stolen” from the poor in the temptation for riches.

Tho a member won over 40 million Naira some months ago here, but that doesn't happen everyday.
May the odds favour you!

Disclaimer: we are not encouraging betting please.
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Happy New Year everyone!

In whatever way it is, EVERY FORM OF GAMBLING IS A SIN!

It may not be good, but it is definitely not a sin.

I don't believe it's a sin just like no were in the Bible condemned smoking but we all know it's not healthy to us when we smoke that's how betting isn't healthy also because you would lose more than you can win. All Though because our leaders have failed us that's why 70% of Nigerian youths are into this. Just bet responsibly and bet what you can lose without crying or seeing your BP rise for it. Happy new year in advance

How can a means of livelihood without wickedness to anyone be a sin.....

My brother it's a capital NO.
Anyone who tells you otherwise is either stupid or needs the money from you instead. E.g pastors and d likes.

Na investment not sin

Its a thing of the mind.

seuncyber:
Yes

Give convincing reasons.... Don't be dumb..

It favours less than 1% of the players. It common sense that it is a wild goose chase

If you are here to be enlightened gather here

Now to the question...

The Bible does not specifically condemn gambling, betting, or the
lottery . The Bible does warn us, however, to stay away from the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5). Scripture also encourages us to stay away from attempts to “get rich quick” (Proverbs 13:11; 23:5; Ecclesiastes 5:10). Gambling most definitely is focused on the love of money and undeniably tempts people with the promise of quick and easy riches.

What is wrong with gambling? Gambling is a difficult issue because if it is done in moderation and only on occasion, it is a waste of money, but it is not necessarily evil.

While the Bible does not explicitly mention gambling, it does mention events of “luck” or “chance.” As an example, casting lots is used in Leviticus to choose between the sacrificial goat and the scapegoat. Joshua cast lots to determine the allotment of land to the various tribes.

Nehemiah cast lots to determine who would live inside the walls of Jerusalem. The apostles cast lots to determine the replacement for Judas. Proverbs 16:33 says, “The lot is cast in the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.”

First Timothy 6:10 tells us, “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.”

Hebrews 13:5 declares, “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”

Matthew 6:24 proclaims, “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.”

Thanks for making this topic hit front page

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seuncyber:
Yes

pls you have to really enlighten us. I am waiting with bible reference too.

who knowz

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Crystal Palace - Chelsea FC
Double chance & Under/Over 4.5 goals - draw/Chelsea FC & under 4.5 (4.5) 1.35odds


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pls for serious stakers

lol

I am viewing it from the angle of addiction and mood swings it generates.

ednut1:
It favours less than 1% of the players. It common sense that it is a wild goose chase

even the life we live in and the crazy country of ours is a wild goose chase herself.

Gambling is a sin....same applies to bet

Please if you say YES, reference it with your holy book..

No sentimental stuff should be used as backup.

We are all sinners.. Knowingly or unknowingly

Wen it becomes ur god
Its a sin