Should Christians be more vocal about the dangers of sports gambling?

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Should Christians be more vocal about the dangers of sports gambling?

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Gambling may seem like a private vice, but its ripple effects devastate lives and families. Let’s talk about how we as a church can respond with compassion and conviction.
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As legalized sports betting continues to expand across the U.S., new data is revealing troubling consequences. From rising financial instability to spikes in domestic violence, the impacts of sports gambling are far-reaching. What was once seen as “harmless fun” is now being linked to addiction, broken families, and mental health crises.

As Christians, how should we respond to this growing trend? Scripture warns us about the love of money and calls us to live with self-control and stewardship. Are we doing enough to speak out and protect those being harmed?

Have you seen the effects of gambling in your own community or church?

To learn more about the growing risks, read the full article:

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Yes, definitely. People should not be gambling at all, especially electronically.

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Sometimes, even though its mistaken for legalism, a padtor needs to spell out what sort of actions are sinful and what actions are unhelpful as well as what sort of deeds are good, those that are helpfu, etc etc etc.

The lure of getting something for nothing and the excitement of the risk involved in ganbling make it very dangerous.

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Definitely needs to be preached against