Is it a sin to gamble?

[Oilacris]

Is gambling OK? Don't bet it! There's not an easy or instantly obvious proof text answer to that question.

Yes it is and it's not a sin. Gambling is a legal matters and it's not actually bad fro people. The only bad thing is that, people don't control themseleves properly thus they are more likely to lose. Gambling has a clear concept that gives an opportunity for fortunate people to multiply his money. However, each one must understand that every thing in gambling is risk.

Not only on fortunate people but it do also gives an opportunity for non-fortunate too if they are lucky enough the advantage on having bigger bankroll is that you can easily adjust the bets you do like which would somehow gives an advantage compared to those people who do have limited funds. Yes,its not really a sin to gambler as long we do know to control ourselves on playing it..

[erwin45hacked]

Not only on fortunate people but it do also gives an opportunity for non-fortunate too if they are lucky enough the advantage on having bigger bankroll is that you can easily adjust the bets you do like which would somehow gives an advantage compared to those people who do have limited funds. Yes,its not really a sin to gambler as long we do know to control ourselves on playing it..

When you are betting with more money, you are risking more than average person as well. Some people just keep on remembering the reward that they are going to get but forget that they are going to lose money more . Thats what makes gamblers a fool when they keep on gambling blindly without considering the risk

[BitcoinPC]

Is gambling OK? Don't bet it! There's not an easy or instantly obvious proof text answer to that question.

Yes it is and it's not a sin. Gambling is a legal matters and it's not actually bad fro people. The only bad thing is that, people don't control themseleves properly thus they are more likely to lose. Gambling has a clear concept that gives an opportunity for fortunate people to multiply his money. However, each one must understand that every thing in gambling is risk.

Yes, agreed, gambling is sin for those who think it is sin and also gambling is not a sin for those who think it is not. It is same like this, mostly gamblers couldn't earn from it and mostly gamblers are earning from it because they have luck, and they have many times win in gambling. Because they have a quality to control their-self on the right time and save them-self for greediness.
But in my thinking, gambling is normal way where we could enjoy to play games.

[cjmoles]

Is gambling OK? Don't bet it! There's not an easy or instantly obvious proof text answer to that question.

Yes it is and it's not a sin. Gambling is a legal matters and it's not actually bad fro people. The only bad thing is that, people don't control themseleves properly thus they are more likely to lose. Gambling has a clear concept that gives an opportunity for fortunate people to multiply his money. However, each one must understand that every thing in gambling is risk.

Yes, agreed, gambling is sin for those who think it is sin and also gambling is not a sin for those who think it is not. It is same like this, mostly gamblers couldn't earn from it and mostly gamblers are earning from it because they have luck, and they have many times win in gambling. Because they have a quality to control their-self on the right time and save them-self for greediness.
But in my thinking, gambling is normal way where we could enjoy to play games.

I have a different take on it.  I think gambling is sinful if it unfairly takes advantage of others, if it hurts those around us we're obligated to protect, or if causes us to do immoral things to satisfy our desires.  Sometimes gambling just "feels" wrong, like taking a wager on a bet we know we can't lose against a person who is mentally challenged and can't afford the loss.  A grown man shouldn't arm wrestle his 6 years old niece for her lunch money....that would probably be wrong in the site of our creator, right?

[erwin45hacked]

Yes, agreed, gambling is sin for those who think it is sin and also gambling is not a sin for those who think it is not. It is same like this, mostly gamblers couldn't earn from it and mostly gamblers are earning from it because they have luck, and they have many times win in gambling. Because they have a quality to control their-self on the right time and save them-self for greediness.
But in my thinking, gambling is normal way where we could enjoy to play games.

It is a sin no matter what you see it. Some people are ignorant with this however there is no doubt that it is a sin, If you have a religion then it is a sin. Every religion forbid you to gamble and everything that is forbidden is considered as sin, it is as simple as that. Dont overthink this stuff, you guys lie most of the day so it is just another sin that you are committing

[Ammigo13]

No. Gambling with the right approach can bring good profits.

[Betwrong]

Gambling is a sin or not dependent on their beliefs. If for example your religion forbids gambling, then gambling is a sin to you. No matter what your reason for gambling, whether for fun or for profit, gambling is still a sin for you. And if for example your religion does not forbid  people to gamble, then gambling is not a sin to you. But gambling can also be a sin, depending on how you gamble.

Everything in this world is just based on your view, nothing is inherited along with anything. So, it is obvious that some people are considering gambling as sin and some other people are not treating gambling as sin. But by considering how cruelly gambling transform one gambler's life then I too think there will be nothing wrong to consider gambling as a sin.

I think we should follow our beliefs, not how we think of them. What I mean before was like that. If our belief threatens gambling but we still gamble just because we do not take it as a sin, it means we do not believe in our beliefs, is that good?

I think thats not a big reason for us to stop gambling some people believe on it that it was a sin to gamble but they don't mind it. Bad sin are the one that makes most of us a pleasure right . That was only my opinion. I also play even if it is a sin or not.

We do what we believe and we are responsible for our actions because we are matured enough to make a decision.
Gambling could be a sin for others but to those who do not believe it is, they have the right to enjoy spending their money.

I think it's not about spending money but more about the greed. If you gamble to make a lot of money without much of efforts then your way of thinking is wrong and this is called a sin in some religions. But if gambling for you is just an entertaining thing like riding a roller coaster or fishing then it's not a sin imo.

[tanghere02]

No its not a sin to gamble but make it sure that you know how to control yourself in spending your money in gambling because you might lose everything and go broke. Just like what happened here in our country a broke man attacked a well known Casino put in on fire and fired a gun.

[Jasad]

Yes, agreed, gambling is sin for those who think it is sin and also gambling is not a sin for those who think it is not. It is same like this, mostly gamblers couldn't earn from it and mostly gamblers are earning from it because they have luck, and they have many times win in gambling. Because they have a quality to control their-self on the right time and save them-self for greediness.
But in my thinking, gambling is normal way where we could enjoy to play games.

It is a sin no matter what you see it. Some people are ignorant with this however there is no doubt that it is a sin, If you have a religion then it is a sin. Every religion forbid you to gamble and everything that is forbidden is considered as sin, it is as simple as that. Dont overthink this stuff, you guys lie most of the day so it is just another sin that you are committing

As I've said. Gambling isnt a good activity. And if your religion forbids you to gamble, no matter how you gamble, gambling is a sin for them. I'm sure they already know that, so they should be ready to bear the risks.

[Lecsor]

Yes, agreed, gambling is sin for those who think it is sin and also gambling is not a sin for those who think it is not. It is same like this, mostly gamblers couldn't earn from it and mostly gamblers are earning from it because they have luck, and they have many times win in gambling. Because they have a quality to control their-self on the right time and save them-self for greediness.
But in my thinking, gambling is normal way where we could enjoy to play games.

It is a sin no matter what you see it. Some people are ignorant with this however there is no doubt that it is a sin, If you have a religion then it is a sin. Every religion forbid you to gamble and everything that is forbidden is considered as sin, it is as simple as that. Dont overthink this stuff, you guys lie most of the day so it is just another sin that you are committing

As I've said. Gambling isnt a good activity. And if your religion forbids you to gamble, no matter how you gamble, gambling is a sin for them. I'm sure they already know that, so they should be ready to bear the risks.

Lol I can not understand what risks can carry gambling did, and sins I have no idea at all. But to be honest, I think that gambling breeds a lot of negative consequences and emotions in a person. Of course, there are people who cope with their emotions and can participate in gambling very fruitfully. But you need to take into account there is something that not every person is subject to gambling. Only morally psychological point of view, this is not available to all.

[tabas]

No its not a sin to gamble but make it sure that you know how to control yourself in spending your money in gambling because you might lose everything and go broke. Just like what happened here in our country a broke man attacked a well known Casino put in on fire and fired a gun.

And when you are broke you will think a lot of things to recover and gamble again. That is what happening to other gamblers, they mostly think of criminal acts when they are bankrupt because of gambling. It is making them commit a sin and it really depends on the gambler on how they can take the situation.

[peter0425]

As for me, I don't consider it a sin because I don't hurt other people when I play gambling. It only becomes a sin if you stole money from others to continue with your gambling habits. And yeah, I don't think it has mentioned in the Bible that is it a sin to gamble. But if you are too religious or it is against your own religion, then stay away from it.

[Clavulanic]

Is gambling OK? Don't bet it! There's not an easy or instantly obvious proof text answer to that question.

Yes it is and it's not a sin. Gambling is a legal matters and it's not actually bad fro people. The only bad thing is that, people don't control themseleves properly thus they are more likely to lose. Gambling has a clear concept that gives an opportunity for fortunate people to multiply his money. However, each one must understand that every thing in gambling is risk.

It's not necessary to stop betting in order to prove yourself not to sin from gambling, but the idea of sin when you gamble is not right. I know there were regulation from law makers that unlicensed gambling operation is liable for chaeges, so in the eyes of the government officials that's a crime commited and is a sin of human authority. Actually in biblical law nothing was specific in gambling as a sin, but crime of stealing can be linked of money to be used in betting. Doing gambling in a right way can be good to the eyes of the people in public but if not, you remain a non sense type of person.

[cjmoles]

Does it even say that gambling is a sin in the popular religious texts, like the Koran or the Bible, or is gambling determined to be a sin through the extension of the other commandments in those texts?  I don't recall the texts stating, "tho shall not gamble."  In fact, I do recall the Bible mentioning them "casting lots" to determine who goes out to battle....right?  And, if gambling were a sin, then why do so many churches run bingo halls?

[lovesybitz]

As long as you don't gamble to make money from gambling than it is not bad but once if you start playing for money than you will be chasing for it and in this process you can lose all your money and that will be very bad for you and your family. So gamble with self control.

Agreed, I also believed doing gamble is not the right thing for a person to make them a habit. Because of it when you play it always end up to lose of money.

[rytyr]

No I don't believe it is.
It is up to the player to know when it is time to stop.
So you are the one who should be in control of your next actions and not the responsibility of the casino establishments to govern your actions for you.
So no sin there in knowing this before going into one to gamble and play there.

[Chachacoin17]

No I don't believe it is.
It is up to the player to know when it is time to stop.
So you are the one who should be in control of your next actions and not the responsibility of the casino establishments to govern your actions for you.
So no sin there in knowing this before going into one to gamble and play there.

Youre right gambling is not a sin as long as you dont  steal money in order to play in gamble because now a days many people are addicted in gambling but we cannot control them because it is a habit of the person wants to play in gambling.

[Viyamore]

No I don't believe it is.
It is up to the player to know when it is time to stop.
So you are the one who should be in control of your next actions and not the responsibility of the casino establishments to govern your actions for you.
So no sin there in knowing this before going into one to gamble and play there.

Youre right gambling is not a sin as long as you dont  steal money in order to play in gamble because now a days many people are addicted in gambling but we cannot control them because it is a habit of the person wants to play in gambling.

Its not only stealing is a sin however the act of addictedin gambling which made your life and mind not in normal it is a sin .when the time you are in the right mind you can do bad things unknowingly so for me it is not a sin if we are always in control of what we do in a balance life not only in gambling.

[Ronaldcoin2017]

No it is  not a sin to gamble.becauase it is a pair in option.just be in control of youre self not to be addict on gambling because.if your an addict of it you will do the things that can harm other.and you can commit a crime.
In short if you are addict in gambling youre desire is like a big bomb that can be blust any time anywhere.
And it can cause a great crime.beware of it..because of  youre great desire to gamble you can commit a crime so be in yourself dont loose the fucos ...learned ot  slow and  have no sin on it ..

[iram3130]

No it is  not a sin to gamble.becauase it is a pair in option.just be in control of youre self not to be addict on gambling because.if your an addict of it you will do the things that can harm other.and you can commit a crime.
In short if you are addict in gambling youre desire is like a big bomb that can be blust any time anywhere.
And it can cause a great crime.beware of it..because of  youre great desire to gamble you can commit a crime so be in yourself dont loose the fucos ...learned ot  slow and  have no sin on it ..

Addiction is different from believing it as a sin or not. For those to whom gambling is an addiction will never think it as a sin and yes they're like a time bomb, if the addiction get to their head then they'll do anything to gamble. I have seen some ridiculous stories of gamblers to get money to gamble.
I don't think it's a sin if you just gamble for fun and not putting more money than what you can loose.