This is a new subject for me as far as posting things about this, but I’m very familiar with the evils associated with gambling/gaming. It’s a really instructive look at these things and how we must please the Lord.
Casting of Lots in Trivial Matters Such As Games- A Third Commandment Issue
Westminster Larger Catechism states,
“Q113: What are the sins forbidden in the third commandment?
A113: The sins forbidden in the third commandment are… by blasphemy, perjury; all sinful cursings, oaths, vows, and lots; violating of our oaths and vows, if lawful; and fulfilling them, if of things unlawful; …”
“When is the use of the lot sinful? “The Lot is a mutual agreement to determine an uncertain event, no other way determinable, by an appeal to the providence of God, on casting or throwing something” (Buck’s Theological Dictionary). The use of the lot is sinful (a) when it is used for a trivial matter; (b) when used for a matter which could and should be determined in some other way; (c) when used in a light or flippant spirit, without reverence and faith in God.” Vos’s Commentary…
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Hi Maria, thanks for sharing this posting… it brought out some points I have never considered before. Lord bless you !
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Rob, this time in history was violent and sad but this is so of all the times. We could wish to have lived when Jesus walked this earth – His first coming (what you’re teaching on now) – but it will be far better in every way to be with Him when He returns in glory, love, and justice.
Thank you for reading and commenting!
Maria
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Rob, I found your comment in my spam and just thought it was a reaction to my latest post. That is why my other comment sounds funny. God bless you, brother!
Maria
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