Instead, the Bible stresses that the Christian should earn his living by honest work and effort, and this would exclude relying on chance (2 Thessalonians 3:10-12). Graham has said: “Gambling is nowhere approved in the Bible. However, in the case of gambling, a person is taking chances with hard-earned money. It merely puts a person in a position to receive something that is to be given away, and this is the donor’s way of selecting the recipient. “Signing up” or registering for a free gift is not gambling.
In addition, a Christian realizes that everything he possesses has been given in stewardship by God and should only be used in a way that honors Him. A Christian seeks to avoid every form of greed and covetousness and to be content with what he has (see Hebrews 13:5). A Christian seeks to love his neighbor, not to profit from a loss by someone else. A Christian lifestyle is one that expresses faith in the loving care and provision of Almighty God, not in chance or luck (Matthew 6:33). Gambling clearly breaks several biblical principles which are central to a Christian’s way of life. : For the believer in Jesus Christ, there should be no appeal to take part in gambling.
