Is this a sin?

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by good samaritan

If there was would it make a difference? I am going to out on limb here to say that for the vast majority that gamble, it would not matter if the Bible addressed the subject specifically. I have seen gambling become an addiction in many lives. I would not pretend to make a theological case, but that is why at the beginning of this thread I would instead try to appeal to a person's logic. In the end each will answer for the things they have done in their life. I don't think we can contend with God in the judgement that, "well the scripture doesn't say". Does not the Spirit not lead and guide?

Although, I cannot give a solid case in scripture to make the lotto a sin. I can teach principles of stewardship and warn against the pitfalls of gambling. Each will have to answer for their self.

So, I should preach against something because some people have problems controlling themselves? Yes the Spirit does lead and guide, but it would be nice for someone to point out the verses that say that a lottery is against God.