The Hidden Dangers of Gambling. Part [10] 04/27/2026 (Morning thought)

1st Corinthians 11:1 Be you followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

But if the leader is not Christ, and if the influencer is not a disciple of Jesus, great care should be exercised when incorporating their thoughts, words, and deeds into your everyday practice. Here’s what the scripture has to say about being an influencer. It is important for us to have friends, because no man is an island. However, the truths and principles of God must be held in clear straight lines at all times, and should have the preeminence in all your decisions, and choices.

No one can force you to gamble. Like every other sin, it has to pass through the gate of our personal choice, before it can take root in the heart. Thus, we are counseled to consult with God through His word and through prayer lest persons take one step in the wrong direction…. [3] How to kick the habit of gambling permanently. This will call for confession, and forsaking of sin. The individual will first need to confess that gambling, and the desire to get rich quickly is wrong.

But many people do not see it as something sinful, because of the fact that society has normalized it, in high and low places, so that the word of The Lord concerning it seems to be strange and contrary to many minds. If someone were to say that they have no desire to get rich quickly, they most likely would be frowned upon as being a fool in our day, where the stampede of the bulls runs rampant.

 Ephesians 4:28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needs.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

The Hidden Dangers of Gambling. Part [9] 04/27/2026 (Evening thought)

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!