Gambling

How did "casting lots" work in scripture (the choosing of Jonah and Matthias)? [Jonah 1:7, Acts 1:26, Proverbs 16:33, Proverbs 18:18, Acts 1:21-26, Joshua 18:10].

Do you think there is any moral compromise to day trading (stock market) as it may be paralleled to gambling?

What is the equivalent word to "addiction" in the Bible since that word is not in there?

What would you do if won a lot of money from the lottery?

Is it wrong for christians to play the lotto, & if you happen to win, is it wrong to give a portion of the proceeds to church?

Are addiction problems biblical or is it referring to people who are just out of control?

So God took a gamble by creating us, not knowing if we were going to pass the test or not of eating the forbidden fruit?

Is it a sin gambling or just a bad habit?

Caller thinks you can legitimately gamble to help build a church.

Am I contributing to other people's gambling problems doing what I'm doing in gambling by being proficient at playing Poker?

What does the Bible say about gambling?

If you win the lottery and Tithe with the money, would God be happy with your offering?

Is it a sin to play the Lottery or Gamble?

Is gambling a sin?

Is Gambling a form of stealing?

Would you comment on Proverbs 16 and the control God has over the lot being cast? [Proverbs 16:33, 21:1, Revelation 17, Psalm 115:3, 135:6, Daniel 4, Hosea 8:4].

Why is Gambling considered a sin, & where is the Scripture that says that it is?

What do you think about the "force" of luck?

Am I still saved if I continual fall in the same habitual sin?

Is it ever okay for the Christian to Gamble?

Why was it acceptable for the disciples to cast lots when they selected Matthias as a replacement for Judas? [Proverbs 16:33, Acts 1:12-26, Luke 24, Matthew 19, Colossians 2].

What is your view about playing cards? (that's the original Q, but Steve talks about Alcohol & Gambling more than the actual playing of cards.)

Isn't that Pagan, casting lots? It sort've bothers the caller. [Acts 1:26, Proverbs 16:33]