Biblical Principles and Gambling — Midweek — Josiah Kagin

Gambling is a growing problem in our country. Recently, a record number of people gambled on the Super Bowl. According to the American Gaming Association, 67.8 million people gambled $23.1 billion on the game’s outcome. That’s 44% higher than the previous record of $16 billion placed by 50.4 million people set in 2023. 26% of Americans wagered money on the game making for a 35% increase in the number of U.S. gamblers. With the growth of gambling in our culture, we should pause and consider what God’s Word has to say about it. While you will not find a Bible verse that says “Thou shalt not gamble,” we can study Biblical principles that give us clear divine guidance. GAMBLING takes place when something of material value, typically money, is risked with the possibility of winning more on an event with an uncertain outcome. Whether betting on a sporting event, playing a card game such as poker, buying a lottery ticket, or spinning a roulette wheel, one thing is certain: when it comes to gambling, the outcome is at least partly decided by chance. —Clinton and Scalise Download Notes Thanks for joining us for this episode and please take a moment to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy this content, please don't hesitate to leave us a 5-star review and share this podcast with your friends.  We'd like to extend an invitation to you and your family to join us for worship this week at Grace Baptist Church. We'd also love to connect with you online at https://gracekettering.org. Thanks again for checking out this episode, and we look forward to having you join us again right here on the Grace Baptist Church Podcast!