By the way, I was reading an article about why gambling is bad.
*** w11 3/1 p. 14 Does the Bible Condemn Gambling? ***Today, WT forgot about those words. they built Bethels that need to be sustained by donations and distribute next to nothing to the ones in need. Paul here was bragging about sustaining himself.
This obviously is contrary to the Bible’s counsel that a Christian should “do hard work, doing with his hands what is good work, that he may have something to distribute to someone in need.” (Ephesians 4:28) And the apostle Paul specifically stated: “If anyone does not want to work, neither let him eat.” He added: “They should eat food they themselves earn.” (2 Thessalonians 3:10, 12) But might gambling be considered legitimate work?
So, the argument they used to condemn Gambling is actually condemning them.