SHOULD JWS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH LOTTERY FUNDED PROJECTS

Tired of the Hypocrisy

They won't have anything to do with any projects I create as a result of winning a lottery. They have enough money.

As far as r/f jw's go, I think there is an excuse for anything they wanna do.

Mysterious

Technically no because that would be supporting gambling. However, who knows what they actually do in practice. Do you have a specific example you are asking about?

WTWizard

The biggest thing I can think of that is funded with the lottery is the public education system. Which means that they wouldn't be able to go to school at all.

Mary

Sure. Since they accepted monies invested in a cigarette company, they should have no problem accepting money invested by the God of Good Luck.

Bumble Bee

Our health care system receives money from the Lottery Commission.

blondie

*** w72 10/15 p. 640 Questions From Readers ***

Can a Christian be expected to pay taxes to a government that engages in practices that are contrary to his beliefs?—U.S.A.The Bible definitely shows that it is proper for Christians to pay taxes. When asked whether it was lawful to pay head tax to Caesar or not, Jesus Christ replied: "Pay back, therefore, Caesar’s things to Caesar, but God’s things to God." (Matt. 22:17, 21) The apostle Paul, in discussing submission to governmental authorities, wrote: "There is . . . compelling reason, for you people to be in subjection, not only on account of that wrath [directed against lawless persons] but also on account of your conscience. For that is why you are also paying taxes; for they are God’s public servants constantly serving this very purpose. Render to all their dues, to him who calls for the tax, the tax."—Rom. 13:5-7.

Neither in the words of Jesus nor in those of the apostle Paul is there even a hint that the servant of God has any responsibility with reference to the use governmental authorities make of the tax money. The situation is comparable to one’s paying an electrician, a plumber or other workman for services rendered.

Governmental authorities are "God’s public servants" in the sense that Christians benefit from their services, including the handling of mail, fire protection, water supply, education, public transportation, the building and maintenance of roads and highways as well as protection by law-enforcement agencies and judicial systems. Even when governments engage in practices that are contrary to a Christian’s beliefs, he still benefits from these services.

Also, as Jesus pointed out, the money belongs to "Caesar." This is because the governmental authority issues money and assigns a particular value to it. So when the government requires that part of the money be returned for services rendered, the Christian is under obligation to do so.

Governments that misuse their authority will be held accountable by God.—Rom. 12:19.

badboy

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SHOULD JWS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH LOTTERY FUNDED PROJECTS

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