The odds of finding a pearl in an oyster are 1 in 12,000, and the odds of being struck by lightning are 1 in 1.9 million. But the most important arguments against gambling are spiritual. In order for you to win a lottery jackpot, a lot of other people have to lose. If you desire to win as a result of someone else losing, you've become a victim of greed, selfishness, and covetousness, which violate the principles taught by Christ. Furthermore, gambling preys upon the weaknesses of others.
Many poor people spend money on lottery tickets in hopes of finding a way out of poverty.
Time and time again they put down their dollar bills and walk away with useless cardboard tickets. Thus, gambling is a sin and should be off limits for Christians. As children of God, we are called to live according to a higher standard than that of the world. All rights reserved.