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Drinking alcohol is something Christians debate.
- Some believe it's okay.
- Some believe it's not.
But working at a store that happens to sell some beer... whole different matter.
It's not like YOU are responsible for store polices, OR for what your customers do.
I don't have a problem with this.
If it bothers YOU, in a serious way, then you should look for other employment.
- Some believe it's okay.
- Some believe it's not.
But working at a store that happens to sell some beer... whole different matter.
It's not like YOU are responsible for store polices, OR for what your customers do.
I don't have a problem with this.
If it bothers YOU, in a serious way, then you should look for other employment.
B
As a Seventh Day Adventist, I believe that people should not consume alcohol. I also understand that folks have to make a living. You should pray on it and do what God reveals to you. From my personal experience, I used to be a alcoholic and addicted to pain pills and Xanax before God delivered me from these vile things.
I'm not sure you're going to want to hear my opinion on this, but here it goes.
I don't think Christians should work in casinos (serving beer or not!). There is absolutely nothing God-glorifying in a casino -- it has no redeeming value whatsoever. And, please, I don't want to hear the arguments that it's a good place to witness -- I completely disagree with that because you'll never convert someone who is having a great time in their sin.
I know we all need to make a living, and perhaps there just isn't anything else out there right now (Obama has made sure of that!), but if I were you, I'd look at working in another industry.
Just my two cents...
I don't think Christians should work in casinos (serving beer or not!). There is absolutely nothing God-glorifying in a casino -- it has no redeeming value whatsoever. And, please, I don't want to hear the arguments that it's a good place to witness -- I completely disagree with that because you'll never convert someone who is having a great time in their sin.
I know we all need to make a living, and perhaps there just isn't anything else out there right now (Obama has made sure of that!), but if I were you, I'd look at working in another industry.
Just my two cents...
J
I think it is ok to sell it.... I do think it is nice to have a Christian working in a casino, i know that it must be hard to see so much activity that is against your own beliefs, you must pray for the ppl a lot , I hope you get to even witness to them at times... after all some times the only bible some ppl read is the steps a Christian takes in the world.... all the best sis
U
When i was younger i worked in a Walgreens, on the liquor side. I sometimes wondered if it was right to do or not. I guess, at the end of the day, i figured i am not responsible for what these non-Christians do. They're going to buy it, whether i'm there or not. And if they're going to abuse it, they will regardless of me working there or not.
While it's not something i would encourage someone to get into (selling alcohol or working in a casino) if it's where you're at now and God isn't telling you to leave, then i'd just stay unless something better (or even if it's just as good pay, but less of a concern).
While it's not something i would encourage someone to get into (selling alcohol or working in a casino) if it's where you're at now and God isn't telling you to leave, then i'd just stay unless something better (or even if it's just as good pay, but less of a concern).
I think it really depends on what kind of beer you're selling. Atrocious beers like Miller and Budlight, yeah I would say it most definitely is wrong. However, if we are talking about selling wholesome beers brewed with a mother's love (Heineken, Flat Tire, etc...) then it's only wrong if you're selling them at a high price 
B
[h=1]Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?[/h]
Question: "Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?"
Answer: The Bible does not specifically condemn gambling, betting, or the lottery. The Bible does warn us, however, to stay away from the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10;Hebrews 13:5). Scripture also encourages us to stay away from attempts to “get rich quick” (Proverbs 13:11; 23:5; Ecclesiastes 5:10). Gambling most definitely is focused on the love of money and undeniably tempts people with the promise of quick and easy riches.
What is wrong with gambling? Gambling is a difficult issue because if it is done in moderation and only on occasion, it is a waste of money, but it is not necessarily evil. People waste money on all sorts of activities. Gambling is no more or less of a waste of money than seeing a movie (in many cases), eating an unnecessarily expensive meal, or purchasing a worthless item. At the same time, the fact that money is wasted on other things does not justify gambling. Money should not be wasted. Excess money should be saved for future needs or given to the Lord's work, not gambled away.
While the Bible does not explicitly mention gambling, it does mention events of “luck” or “chance.” As an example, casting lots is used in Leviticus to choose between the sacrificial goat and the scapegoat. Joshua cast lots to determine the allotment of land to the various tribes. Nehemiah cast lots to determine who would live inside the walls of Jerusalem. The apostles cast lots to determine the replacement for Judas. Proverbs 16:33 says, “The lot is cast in the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.”
What would the Bible say about casinos and lotteries? Casinos use all sorts of marketing schemes to entice gamblers to risk as much money as possible. They often offer inexpensive or even free alcohol, which encourages drunkenness, and thereby a decreased ability to make wise decisions. Everything in a casino is perfectly rigged for taking money in large sums and giving nothing in return, except for fleeting and empty pleasures. Lotteries attempt to portray themselves as a way to fund education and/or social programs. However, studies show that lottery participants are usually those who can least afford to be spending money on lottery tickets. The allure of “getting rich quick” is too great a temptation to resist for those who are desperate. The chances of winning are infinitesimal, which results in many peoples’ lives being ruined.
Can lotto/lottery proceeds please God? Many people claim to be playing the lottery or gambling so that they can give the money to the church or to some other good cause. While this may be a good motive, reality is that few use gambling winnings for godly purposes. Studies show that the vast majority of lottery winners are in an even worse financial situation a few years after winning a jackpot than they were before. Few, if any, truly give the money to a good cause. Further, God does not need our money to fund His mission in the world. Proverbs 13:11 says, “Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.” God is sovereign and will provide for the needs of the church through honest means. Would God be honored by receiving donated drug money or money stolen in a bank robbery? Of course not. Neither does God need or want money that was “stolen” from the poor in the temptation for riches.
First Timothy 6:10 tells us, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” Hebrews 13:5 declares, “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” Matthew 6:24 proclaims, “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.”
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Answer: The Bible does not specifically condemn gambling, betting, or the lottery. The Bible does warn us, however, to stay away from the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10;Hebrews 13:5). Scripture also encourages us to stay away from attempts to “get rich quick” (Proverbs 13:11; 23:5; Ecclesiastes 5:10). Gambling most definitely is focused on the love of money and undeniably tempts people with the promise of quick and easy riches.
What is wrong with gambling? Gambling is a difficult issue because if it is done in moderation and only on occasion, it is a waste of money, but it is not necessarily evil. People waste money on all sorts of activities. Gambling is no more or less of a waste of money than seeing a movie (in many cases), eating an unnecessarily expensive meal, or purchasing a worthless item. At the same time, the fact that money is wasted on other things does not justify gambling. Money should not be wasted. Excess money should be saved for future needs or given to the Lord's work, not gambled away.
While the Bible does not explicitly mention gambling, it does mention events of “luck” or “chance.” As an example, casting lots is used in Leviticus to choose between the sacrificial goat and the scapegoat. Joshua cast lots to determine the allotment of land to the various tribes. Nehemiah cast lots to determine who would live inside the walls of Jerusalem. The apostles cast lots to determine the replacement for Judas. Proverbs 16:33 says, “The lot is cast in the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.”
What would the Bible say about casinos and lotteries? Casinos use all sorts of marketing schemes to entice gamblers to risk as much money as possible. They often offer inexpensive or even free alcohol, which encourages drunkenness, and thereby a decreased ability to make wise decisions. Everything in a casino is perfectly rigged for taking money in large sums and giving nothing in return, except for fleeting and empty pleasures. Lotteries attempt to portray themselves as a way to fund education and/or social programs. However, studies show that lottery participants are usually those who can least afford to be spending money on lottery tickets. The allure of “getting rich quick” is too great a temptation to resist for those who are desperate. The chances of winning are infinitesimal, which results in many peoples’ lives being ruined.
Can lotto/lottery proceeds please God? Many people claim to be playing the lottery or gambling so that they can give the money to the church or to some other good cause. While this may be a good motive, reality is that few use gambling winnings for godly purposes. Studies show that the vast majority of lottery winners are in an even worse financial situation a few years after winning a jackpot than they were before. Few, if any, truly give the money to a good cause. Further, God does not need our money to fund His mission in the world. Proverbs 13:11 says, “Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.” God is sovereign and will provide for the needs of the church through honest means. Would God be honored by receiving donated drug money or money stolen in a bank robbery? Of course not. Neither does God need or want money that was “stolen” from the poor in the temptation for riches.
First Timothy 6:10 tells us, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” Hebrews 13:5 declares, “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” Matthew 6:24 proclaims, “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.”
Recommended Resources: Gambling: Don't Bet On I