The Bible’s answer
Although the Bible does not discuss gambling in detail, we can discern from Bible principles that God views gambling as a sin.— Ephesians 5:17 . *
Gambling is driven by greed, which God hates. ( 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10; Ephesians 5:3, 5 ) Gamblers hope to gain money through the losses of others, but the Bible condemns coveting other people’s possessions.— Exodus 20:17; Romans 7:7; 13:9, 10.
Gambling, even for small amounts, can arouse a destructive love of money.— 1 Timothy 6:9, 10.
Gamblers often rely on superstitions or luck. However, God views such beliefs as a form of idolatry, which is incompatible with his worship.— Isaiah 65:11 .
Rather than promote a desire to get something for nothing, the Bible encourages hard work. ( Ecclesiastes 2:24; Ephesians 4:28 ) Those who follow the Bible’s advice can “eat food they themselves earn.” —2 Thessalonians 3:10, 12 .
Gambling can arouse an unhealthy competitive spirit, which is disapproved in the Bible.— Galatians 5:26


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