— The lottery isn’t about luck—it’s about trust.
📖 Summary
Scripture doesn’t mention lotteries directly,
but it reveals the heart behind them—greed, chance, and misplaced trust.
God delights in faithful labor, not fortune.
The issue is not about tickets, but about trust and stewardship.
1️⃣ Introduction | “It’s just for fun—what’s the harm?”
Many say:
“It’s harmless fun.”
“It even supports good causes.”
But the lottery is built on the illusion of luck
and the temptation of instant wealth.
Christians are called to trust providence, not probability (Prov 16:33).
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation | Luck vs. Providence
📘 Proverbs 13:11 (ESV) — “Wealth gained hastily will dwindle.”
📘 1 Timothy 6:9–10 (ESV) — “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.”
📘 Proverbs 16:33 (ESV) — “Its every decision is from the Lord.”
→ Chance is never sovereign—God is.
3️⃣ Theological Insight | The Lottery Reveals Faith’s Direction
📜 John MacArthur — “A Theology of Stewardship”
“The lottery tempts believers to trade diligence for luck.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — “Ethics of Risk”
“Gambling worships the god of chance.”
📜 John Piper — “Desiring God”
“Money becomes a functional god when it replaces trust in grace.”
📜 Jonathan Edwards — “Charity and Its Fruits”
“True faith rests in providence, not probability.”
📜 Westminster Larger Catechism Q.142
“Covetousness, idleness, and gambling violate the eighth commandment.”
4️⃣ Misconceptions vs. Biblical Truth
| Misconception | Cause | Biblical Truth |
|---|---|---|
| “It’s for charity.” | Moral justification | Motives matter more than outcomes. |
| “One ticket isn’t sinful.” | Rationalization | Faith is revealed in trust, not numbers. |
| “Money is neutral.” | Value neutrality | Wealth reveals the heart’s allegiance. |
| “God can bless through luck.” | Prosperity thinking | God blesses through grace, not chance. |
5️⃣ Application | Living as Faithful Stewards
1️⃣ Work as Worship — God designed work as worship (Gen 2:15).
2️⃣ Repent of Greed — Seek faithfulness, not fortune (Luke 16:10).
3️⃣ Steward Resources Wisely — Use wealth as mission, not escape.
4️⃣ Practice Contentment — True gain is godliness with contentment (1 Tim 6:6).
6️⃣ Conclusion | The Lottery Tests Trust, Not Morality
Buying a ticket isn’t the core issue—trust is.
Christians live under providence, not probability.
The true reward isn’t wealth, but peace in God’s provision.
“Luck fades, grace remains.” — Revito
Faith. Truth. Renewal. — Revito
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