Gambling offers a fantasy of hope, hope that is constantly deferred to the next “good hand” or “roll of the dice” makes one sick.
- Proverbs 28:19, 20
- Proverbs 13:12
Sorrow and lack follows after greed.
- Proverbs 28:22A
- 1 Timothy 6:10
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10
Hard work is the result of fallen humanity. Man is prevailed upon to work for his provisions; yet God in His grace has deemed increase and blessing to be a result of work completed.
- Genesis 3:19, 23
- 2 Thessalonians 3:12
- Deuteronomy 28:12
- Proverbs 13:11
Possessions are temporary. Focus on things above and not on this world.
- Luke 12:15
- Colossians 3:2
- 1 Timothy 6:6
Contentment is a Spiritual attribute and a Christian ought to abide by it.
- Philippians 4:11
- Hebrews 13:5
- 1 Timothy 6:6
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