Cultural norms can influence how people interpret biblical commands. The responsible approach is to identify the original command, context, and then determine whether Scripture gives grounds for extending it beyond that context.
That's where the real Bible study begins. Amen ๐
The Bible never explicitly condemns gambling. This goes beyond gambling culture. Societal morals and tradition influence biblical interpretation.
Letโs separate what Scripture says from what culture says Scripture says.
Amen. ๐
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Hold upโฆ Where exactly did the Bible say gambling is a sin?
If the Bible is our standard, letโs separate Scripture from culture and tradition. The Bible condemns greed and the love of money, not the mere pursuit of profit or taking financial risks.
Risk โ sin. Profit โ greed.