State sanctioned gambling
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God does not actually say government is needed in place of God. As God told Samuel, they have not rejected you, they have rejected me, when the people came to Samuel saying they wanted a ruler such as other nations had. We should really be over that thinking. There is not the right understanding of what is meant by the soldier not bearing a sword in vain. The appointment from God would be ideal governing, subject only to God, that is described, not our or previous governments of this world. Do you really want officers of our country bearing a sword they could use? But guns? Does the Bible mention guns? Of course not. For enforcing the law? Be careful supporting that. A law, any law, is what they will kill for, then.
I have a meme but will not show it through this, Facebook keeps it from being seen. It is because it shows with the actual cases it happens, that the police will kill you over untaxed cigarettes, over a fifty dollar bag of weed, for doing your laundry, if you're in your own home, for stopping a mass shooting, if you can't hear their orders. You can't have me believe you say this is what God wants in place. A police state is worldly.
I have a meme but will not show it through this, Facebook keeps it from being seen. It is because it shows with the actual cases it happens, that the police will kill you over untaxed cigarettes, over a fifty dollar bag of weed, for doing your laundry, if you're in your own home, for stopping a mass shooting, if you can't hear their orders. You can't have me believe you say this is what God wants in place. A police state is worldly.
I'm curious if anyone considers buying any type of insurance to be gambling. I'm sure most wouldn't want to associate insurance as a form of gambling though even if it fits the definition: "take risky action in the hope of a desired result"
"Risky" is subjective. If someone makes $50,000 with a wife and child, spending $600-$1000 a month in premiums is an absolute "risky" wager to pay in case you ever need to use your insurance. Of course, the counter to that is that it's a gamble to NOT have insurance as you could end up going bankrupt over medical costs.
"Risky" is subjective. If someone makes $50,000 with a wife and child, spending $600-$1000 a month in premiums is an absolute "risky" wager to pay in case you ever need to use your insurance. Of course, the counter to that is that it's a gamble to NOT have insurance as you could end up going bankrupt over medical costs.
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I think it's important to remember the wisdom in those verses you mentioned. There's a reason why they've stood the test of time. The pursuit of quick wealth often leads to emptiness, while patience and diligence tend to yield lasting rewards. And you know, with the recent crypto crash making headlines, it's another reminder of the dangers of chasing easy money. I checked out that link you provided, www.crypto-casinos.com, and it's eye-opening to see how intertwined gambling can be with emerging technologies. It's a complex issue, but conversations like these are a step in the right direction.
Love this! I have to be honest and Lord forgive me but sometimes I do find myself thinking about what if I made more money or I need to make more commission on my checks. It is truly evil and will send people into destruction. Sometimes I constantly think about money because my husband wants me to make so much. It’s truly frustrating and causes so many arguments. I really wish he would become born again and realize how material things are the root of all evil.
