True Prosperity

In my opinion, gambling is a sin. Our society has come to view gambling as harmless. People who can afford to gamble don’t need more money, and those who need more money can’t afford to gamble.

Gambling offers the false hope of instant abundance while at the same time denying both the means and the true purpose of prosperity that God intended. Gambling not only denies God as the provider, but also rejects His means and purpose of taking care of us. Gambling is believing in “Lady Luck” rather than trusting in God for our daily bread, both for the provision of the bread and also for the privilege of earning it — it’s called work.

Everything about gambling contradicts biblical principles and godliness. Lottery, gambling, video games and casinos violate the principle of how one is to live before God.

How can anyone say that something that is a sin can benefit our children? As Christians, we should oppose gambling and the culture it produces. As gambling becomes more prevalent, so do addiction and crime. Thanks for listening.

Thanks for a wonderful paper, which I look forward to.

Marlene Suther
Valley Grande, Ala.