Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Gambling"
The Bible doesn't mention gambling directly, but its principles about stewardship, contentment, and the love of money strongly caution against it.
The Bible doesn't mention gambling directly, but its principles about stewardship, contentment, and the love of money strongly caution against it.
"For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." — 1 Timothy 6:10 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Gambling?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."
"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have."
"Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase."
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