Ezekiel 16:49 Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy.
[Patriarchs & Prophets pp 156] There is nothing more desired among men than riches and leisure, and yet these gave birth to the sins that brought destruction upon the cities of the plain. Their useless, idle life made them a prey to Satan’s temptations, and they defaced the image of God, and became satanic rather than divine. Idleness is the greatest curse that can fall upon man, for vice and crime follow in its train.
It enfeebles the mind, perverts the understanding, and debases the soul. Satan lies in ambush, ready to destroy those who are unguarded, whose leisure gives him opportunity to insinuate himself under some attractive disguise. He is never more successful than when he comes to men in their idle hours… [2] Avoid the very first temptation to gamble, for if you become hooked, it can be difficult to extricate yourself from the jaws of gambling.
Very often, some persons have been introduced to the gambling habit through associations with one’s friends. The Christian in our day cannot afford to be led astray into false paths, nor should persons allow others to ensnare them into vices and habits, which are proscribed in the word of God, even if the rich, the famous, and the infamous are doing so. Influencers have become quite prevalent in our day, for the enemy of souls knows full well how to play that game, follow the leader.
Proverbs 1:10 My son, if sinners entice thee consent thou not.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!