How can anyone say something that is a sin can benefit our children?
Gambling is a sin. Our society has come to view gambling as harmless. Gambling offers the false hope of instant abundance, while at the same time denying the means and true purpose of prosperity that God intended. Gambling is believing in “Lady Luck” rather than trusting in God for our daily bread, both for the provision of the bread and for the privilege of earning it — it’s called work.
Everything about gambling contradicts biblical principles and godliness. Lotteries, video gambling, casinos and bingo violate the principle of how one is to live before God. As Christians, we should oppose gambling and the culture it produces. As gambling becomes more prevalent, so does addiction, bankruptcy and crime. Why have South Carolina businesses and churches formed an alliance in order to rid the state of gambling? Because of the harm it’s doing to its people. Nothing good can come from gambling.
Marlene Suther
Selma, Ala.
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