Quote: Originally posted by hennybogan on Oct 16, 2008
Perfecttiming2 said it all about as well as Billy Graham could.
There is a CURSE given to anyone who does not tithe, as recorded in the book of Malachi.
You will NEVER HEAR this preached in any church here in America, but the tithe is to be
BEFORE TAXES etc. The bible says that God wants our FIRST FRUITS, and not our leftovers.
However, most Christians and Americans have indicated that a nice new, big home, new cars,
new clothes, neat vacation, vacation home, rv's, boats, motorcycles, stocks, bonds, and gold
and silver are more important than their relationship with God. Therefore, all they have left is
1-3% of their gross salary. I can speak with authority on the subject, because I was one of
these folks until I saw the light. As to being a Christian and playing the lottery, some have the
freedom to play, and others do not. I have studied the bible since 1956, and I can only recall
several passages in the bible that pertain to gambling. One passage deals with the Cross. As Jesus
Christ was being crucified, the Roman soldiers were "casting lots" to determine who would win
his robe. On this web site, I go one step further. When someone shares a system with me, like Mazk did, and I win, I not only give 10% to the work of God(The Salvation Army, Make A Wish, Smile Train. etc.), but I give 10% of my winnings to the systems author. Recently I won $600 in Texas Pick 4 and
I gave Mazk $60, and $60 went to one of the above institutions.
If you feel gambling is wrong or evil, and you participate, then you are sinning.
If you feel gambling is not wrong or evil, then you have the freedom of playing, and you are not
sinning. Paul, the author of 2/3 of the bible, has a lot to say on the subject of sin and freedom.
In short, if it does not bring honor and glory to Jesus Christ, IT IS SIN PERIOD!!
If you are rebelling about giving God 10% of what he gives you, I PROMISE YOU - YOU WILL
NEVER WIN THE LOTTERY, AND YOU CAN GO TO THE BANK ON THAT!!!!!