BIBLE: IS BETTING A SIN?
The Bible does not explicitly mention betting or gambling. However, it does mention events of “luck” or “chance”. Examples of verses where such events are stated below: (Leviticus 16:8-10 KJV) And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat. And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD’S lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering. But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make an atonement with him, and to let him go for a scapegoat into the wilderness. (Joshua 18:10 KJV) And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the LORD: and there Joshua divided the land unto the children of Israel according to their divisions. (1 Samuel 14:42 KJV) And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken. (John 19:23-24 KJV) Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also h...