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Is it a sin for a Christian to play the Lotto? The only example in the bible where it was truly a sin to gamble, was when the centurians were drawing lots (gambling) for Jesus` clothes. But then, the centurians were "not" Christians.

There are really no scriptures against it. If you do it for fun and you can afford it, then do just that! Have fun. Know that your chances of winning big are small to almost non existant, but have fun.

I've had people write in and ask me to pray for them to win the lottery. (and I do) They say, if I won, I'd give money to the Church and to the poor. But the truth is if you're not giving any money to the church or to the poor now, it's highly unlikely that God will answer that prayer.

It may sound real good to say, but the truth is, if your not giving anything now, you won't give anything after you win the lottery either. God knows that, and in your heart, you know it.

However, if you can afford a dollar a week, have fun with it. If it ever reaches a point where you are spending money on the lottery and can't afford to pay your bills or put food on the table, the lottery is "not" for you and you would do wise to avoid it.

If you play the lotto, you're not sinning, but if you give a dollar to promote the work of God, you'll be storing up riches in heaven. If you give a dollar to the poor, or even a neighbor kid to buy an icecream, at least you get a smile in return for your investment.

The best way is: "Do both" (if you can afford it)

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