Statistics abound
that reveal the negative impacts of gambling. Incidents of addiction,
bankruptcy, crime, corruption, domestic abuse, destruction of marriages and
families, and suicide attempts are higher in the lives of those grappling with
gambling than with any other addiction.
Discover answers to
. . .
What is the root
cause of a gambling addiction?
What attracts
people to the gambling lifestyle?
What are the
different types of gambling?
What stages are
involved in compulsive gambling?
Once the
exhilarating ecstasy of winning has captured the mind, will, and emotions, all
bets are off on the likelihood that people will find freedom on their own. But
don’t bet your life away! With the transforming work and intervention of the
Holy Spirit, freedom from the grip of gambling is possible.
This book Gambling Betting Your Life Away by June
Hunt acknowledges that the Bible does not use the term gambling however the author uses many texts from the Bible
which shed light on the wrongfulness of gambling.
“Do not worship any other god, for the Lord…is a Jealous God.” Exodus
34:14. People who are sucked in by
gambling actually become worshipers of gambling.
The World of Gambling concentrates on selfish greed as the fastest
way to prosper.
The Word of God concentrates on trusting God as the only way to
prosper.
Proverbs 28: 25
says, “The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will
prosper.”
The World of Gambling focuses on wagering to get “something for nothing.”
The Word of God focuses on working to give something to the needy,
Ephesians 4:28 says,
“Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer but must work, doing
something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share
with those in need.”
The World of Gambling prioritizes making a living through luck.
The Word of God prioritizes making a living through labor.
Psalm 128:2 says,
“You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.”
I recommend this book for anyone who might have questions about
whether they should gamble.
The isbn is 9781596366862. Check with your favorite book store to get a
copy or order from Amazon.com
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