Really? I did not know that well I guess maybe WE stand CORRECTED?

pick4,

 i am doing good, thanks.

 i am still playing my $1 quick pick on the jackpot games,  but that is only because i am eventually "meant to". 

i don't gamble on any other level.  no pick3,  no scratch off's,  not even a super bowl pool.  gambling doesn't do anything for me interest wise, so the only reason i even bother with my (1)  QP, is because i know that i am "meant to"...

as a christian,  i don't have any thing against gambling as such.  but i don't promote it either as it is a matter of conscience.  i personally think it's ok if ones conscience is cool about it, and someone doesn't throw alot of money at it trying to win something they are most likely not meant to.

  and of course it wouldn't be a wise thing if someone hangs thier hope/future on it (even if  one knows they are "meant to").  that is the one unfortunate thing i see at LP alot.  is that people think that the lottery is the answer to thier life and when they see that someone else has won instead of them, they become really depressed.  how sad...

 flying "v"

 that particular story wasn't about gambling,  it was about greed and deception while using God for personal gain.

the money changers were selling temple sacrifices (turtle doves) and were taking advantage of the people monetarily.

Jesus became enraged at the thought that someone would take advantage of someone using something that he commissoned for the purpose of being obedient to him, for personal gain.

i am absolutely sure that God is still incensed when he sees all these goobers on TV these days telling people that they will "prosper" after they "tithe" to them.  as if the blessings of God are either attached to money, or can be "purchased".  the only people "prospering" ...are those televangelists.  sickening.  because people are desperate and because they maybe ignorant of how God works,  they get taken advantage of by these people who "use God"  .....for personal gain.

it is so prevalent that people are actually getting into the "ministry" because they know it's easy tax-free pickings.  people that have no interest in God, teach themselves the "vernacular" so that they can sell themselves. they use people, then out of business they go when they "smell" that someone is on to them.  i saw one guy in calif do this multiple times.  he is now a wanted man.

i used to live in the ATL and it is really prevalent there.  when you get a chance sir metro, watch anyone and see how long it takes for them to mention money.  ....they always do (puke)

 20/20  (peoplewithvisioncantellthesheepfromthegoats)

I agree with you there VISIONDUDE when GAMBLING  becomes an obsession and they start spending unwisely then it's a problem but it doesn't make that person a sinner (like some people think)(not referring to you though) just irresponsible

Vision...thanks...I knew somebody would take the time to correct me

But in regards to my original comment...I am still amazed nobody is noticing the huge difference in $$$ listed between annuity and lump sum. Or am I the only one who finds this ruther incredible?

Sir Metro

Sir Metro, I noticed, and once church is done here, maybe we could discuss it!

LuckyFox

Hey Hey, Pick4Master!!!!!  Where on earth have you been?!  Great to see you, man! 

LFox

hEY "LUCKYFOX" just been working hard with my Lottery Group "Lucky 7 Club"

 church?  who said anything about church?

  now if you would like, i can explain what "church" really is (and it has NOTHING to do with a building).  all you have to do is ask.

and remember,  you don't have to "attend" if you don't want to.

but me (and others beside you) realize that "church"  ...is NEVER "closed".

"God"  plays a big role at LP (despite your opposition).  and HE  will be in here long after you (and me) are gone...

20/20 (andgettingclearereveryday)

I don't think "LuckyFox" opposes GOD being here VisionDude just people that PREACH there views a little too strongly at times.