> This is going to be a pretty short post, because I basically just want to ask a question. Why does the church consider gambling evil? If it does that is. I'm under the impression that most do. I honestly can't come up with a reason why it would be, so answers would be appreciated.
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> Wes - "Lucky number 7"

A quick search for bible and gambling on Google turned up a few posts that read thusly:

"The Bible warns against quickly obtaining wealth (Prov. 20:21) but quick acquisition of large sums of money is the primary motivation for gambling. While God may well grant us material blessings (which we should be thankful for and enjoy), we are specifically told not to seek to be rich (Prov. 23:4) and to be content with what God has provided by means of our labor (1 Tim. 6:6-11)."

One says that "Gambling is an attempt to gain without working. All games of chance come under this heading. Genesis 3:17-19 states that man is to work for a living." Yet says that "Some would point to the Scriptures and attempt to prove gambling is justified...Likewise, some will point to Acts 1:26 to the "Casting of Lots," for the selection of a replacement for Judas Iscariot. However, this was a procedure which God approved." (Huh?)

While there is nothing that says don't gamble, "There is also no Scripture that says 'thou shalt not drive through a school zone at 100 mph'. but we don't do that. Why? Because we understand the principles of safety and concern that prohibit that kind of activity."

-Faux "I'll give you three to one odds that this thread gets more than ten replies." Pas