Hoping for the Powerball?

I. Should A Christian Participate in the Lottery?

  1. It is poor stewardship.
    1. We are to act as stewards of God’s gifts. (I Peter 4:10,11; Matthew 25:14-30)
    2. We are to earn money to help others.  (Ephesians 4:28)
    3. We are to provide for our own. (I Tim. 5:8)
  2. It is addictive by nature.
    1. Christians should not be captivated by other things.  (Romans 6:16,17; Matthew 6:24)
    2. We should be addicted to good works. (I Corinthians 16:15)
  3. It relies on other people’s pain and loss.
    1. We are our brother’s keeper.   (Gen.4:9)
    2. We must seek the good of others.  ( I Corinthians 10:24; Philippians 2:4)
  4. It demonstrates a love for money.  (I Tim. 6:6-10)
II. Why Put So Much Hope in A Remote Possibility? Why not devote that effort to another possibility?  The chance that·
  1. There is a God in heaven.  (Isaiah 45:18)
  2. That He has spoken to us through His word.  (Hebrews 4:12,13)
  3. That He sent Jesus to die for us. (Romans 5:8)
  4. That One Day He will Judge the world.  (Acts 17:30,31)
  5. That We Can Live With Him eternally or be condemned to an eternal hell.  (Rom. 2:5-10)
 
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