Even though individuals work and earn money, the Bible says that it is God who is the ultimate source of their income: 'You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth' (Deuteronomy 8:18). Paul simply asks his readers, 'What do you have that you did not receive?' (1 Corinthians 4:7).
To begin with, Scripture makes it clear that everything belongs to God. Where money is concerned, the Bible certainly is not silent. Giving an adequate answer to the dilemma first requires a biblical review of money in general, after which gambling itself can be examined. On the other side are believers who argue that gambling on any level is morally wrong.
On one side of the fence, there are those who argue that it is only a game and, like anything else (eating, drinking, etc.), it is acceptable as long as it does not become controlling or addicting. The subject of gambling is multi-faceted and something that can divide Christians.
