Its says in a JW brochure(WHAT DOES GOD REQUIRE OF US)that Ephesian chater X verse X forbiddes Gambling(The verse mentions GREED)
Does the verse actually forbid Gambling?
I think it was Chapter 3 verse 5 or Chapter 5 verse 3
Gambling and JWs
by badboy 2 Replies latest watchtower bible
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I think they also reason that the Roman soldiers cast lots for Jesus' cloak to condemn gambling.
This is as flimsy as their reasons for forbidding birthdays. Gambling excessively might be seen as greedy. Breaking someone's kneecaps because they don't pay up might be greedy. But gambling occasionally for entertainment is just that--entertainment.
ANYTHING done to excess is unhealthy.
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ofcmad
I think the reason why it was mentioned in the NT about the casting of lots over the clothing was due to the prophesy in the OT. I don't think it was a means to condemn gambling.
I personally don't know of any scripture that condemns gambling. If someone does let me know...