![]() ![]() Joshua cast lots to determine the allotment of land to the various tribes, and the results were accepted as God’s will (Joshua 18:10). While the Bible does not explicitly mention gambling, it does mention events of “luck” or “chance.” For example, casting lots was God’s prescribed method of choosing between the sacrificial goat and the scapegoat (Leviticus 16:8). ![]() ![]() By cutting wasteful spending, one can save money for future needs or give more to the Lord’s work. Of course, the fact that money is wasted on other things does not justify gambling. Gambling is no more or less wasteful than seeing a movie (in many cases), eating an unnecessarily expensive meal, or purchasing a worthless item. People waste money on all sorts of activities. Gambling, if done in moderation and only on occasion, is a waste of money but not necessarily evil. ![]()
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