Psalms 37:16 A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. 17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord upholds the righteous.
In some instances, individuals have adopted gambling almost as a second job while others have taken it up several notches where it has now become a fulltime endeavor. Recently, there has been a significant uptick in the number of gambling ads on television, and on social media networks with advertisements now readily to be found on your phone or laptop computer. It used to be the case that ads pertaining to pharmaceutical drugs, and food were rampant on air, and online.
But now, gambling ads are giving the medicines and food a serious run for their money. What is alarming is that the young and the restless are being targeted and lured into the habit, by the many appeals being made by celebrities, and influencers. Like any other vice, gambling is addictive in nature, and what often starts off as fun, takes on a life of its own in habits that too often prove to be detrimental to gamblers.
The fact that it’s becoming an epidemic can be seen in the many hotlines that are set up to help individuals who have become hooked, such as gamblers anonymous. One of the reasons put forth, for the skyrocketing habit of gambling, especially among youth, is that the American dream appears to be out of reach for many, because of inflationary factors combined with high interest rates, and the affordability crisis that is making it increasingly difficult to own a home.
Psalms 39:6 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!