Proverbs 1:19 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
Recently, as I was heading into Publix, I observed an elderly gentleman, probably in his eighties, standing at the front of the grocery, scratching off one of the lotto tickets. As I watched, his hands seemed to be trembling, as he scratched off the ticket, hoping for some glimmer of hope that this day will be his lucky day. Apparently, it did not work out, and afterward I saw him back at the counter, to purchase another ticket, hoping that this time the one in a million chance will come his way.
We do not know the end of the story, but what we do know, is that if at that age, persons are still hoping that they will get rich quickly, some folks may be in for a rude awakening. Kicking the gambling habit permanently is much the same as kicking any other habit. It must begin with acknowledging it as sin. However, after a confession there will have to be a turning away from the habit which means that there will be some stark choices, and stern decisions to make.
No one can force you to gamble if you choose not to because there is such a thing as taking responsibility for your actions. No devil can force persons to go to Hard Rock, and there’s no chatbot, including Claude, that can force you to bet on Polymarket. The choice always rests with the individual and thus, persons who are trying to kick the habit should avail themselves of every means to shun temptation, and the places and venues that would encourage you to gamble.
Proverbs 15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!