Sports betting falls into one of those gray areas that we wrestle with in Christianity. To define it accurately, betting on sports is gambling – it is no different from buying a lottery ticket or going to a casino. While many would want to condemn it right away, there are no specific verses in the Bible that explicitly state “thou shalt not gamble.”
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Despite the incident, Stroud said he’s "not angry" about being censored. "I wish that it wasn’t that but, you know, I pray for people and I think God has called us to love one another through thick and thin, mistakes or success. I just want to show love."
"Gambling" is a common term when it comes to sports. Whether individuals are betting on the Super Bowl, horse races, or a college basketball game, there are many concerns that come to mind. Gambling can quickly become an addiction. While many people do not think there is anything wrong with gambling, or they view it as "just a game,” it can have many negative consequences. Not only can you lose a lot of your hard-earned money, but you can also fall into debt that impacts others.
If you are reading this article today, it is probably because you are thinking about gambling sometime in the future. Or maybe it's because you have already gambled and you want to see what the Bible says about it. Nobody can make a choice for you on whether or not you gamble but do try to allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in the matter. Things become dangerous when we start ignoring the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Be more attuned to God and allow Him to direct your steps. Through studying what the Bible says, going to God in prayer, and listening to the gentle guidance of the Holy Spirit, you will be able to see the truth when it comes to gambling. Rather than seeing it as what you've labeled it, you will see it for what God says it is.
Let's consider three reasons Christians shouldn't gamble:
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The Kansas City Chiefs return to the Super Bowl, hoping to clinch a victory as sweet as last year's. The current American Football Conference winners will go head-to-head with the National Football Conference reigning champs, the San Francisco 49ers, in Super Bowl LVIII. The Chiefs have an impressive 11-6 record, yet the 49ers come out on top this season at 12-5. Kick-off starts at 6:30 PM Eastern Time at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Many key players, notably both teams' starting quarterbacks, are proud Christians.
Here are eight of the Christian athletes taking the field for Super Bowl LVIII... and it's by no means - nor intended to be - an exhaustive list:
