GAMBLING FROM CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE http://www.thevine.co.nz/article/read/17018/1372/christians-gambling-lottery?page=4 Dramatic change in the social order of American culture has taken place. As the moral fiber of American civilization deteriorates and biblical values are jettisoned, activities that once were perceived to be harmful to society are now becoming acceptable. Many people no longer care what God thinks or what the Bible teaches. Nevertheless, there is a God in heaven who has given His written Word. That revelation is designed to govern human behavior. One principle that runs throughout the Bible is that of stewardship. The Bible repeatedly and consistently paints the picture that God is the ultimate owner of all earthly possessions. The psalmist observed that the Lord owns the cattle on a thousand hills ( Psalm 50:10 ). James wrote that every good and perfect gift comes from God ( James 1:17 ). Jesus referred to humans as stewards—those who are entrusted to take care of an...