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Raymond2020

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  1. Hi family in Christ. I made a tidy sum of money on the Olympics through betting. ( please don't judge me) I generally tithe on my salary and I believe all clean income like business profits, inheritance, tax returns etc should be tithed on. Gambling winnings? I'm not too sure what to make of it. Obviously it's not God's will for us to gamble and he surely cant be pleased to boost the church's finances through such an unclean source-He doesn't need that in the first place. Secondly I already heard how my pastor feels about gambling- He thinks it's a demonic thing. ( I agree actually). I don't think I would feel good to tithe to my local church and see that they maybe bought musical instruments for example with that impure money. To tithe to another ministry, is not really tithing, then it's more like an offering. I believe tithing is to give x amount (10% on your income) to your local church where you are fed with the word. The bible says " money that comes easily disappears quickly, but whoever gathers little by little makes it grow" So my plan is to pay off debt that will free up a big chunk of my salary ( that I can save or invest- clean source). So that's it in a nutshell... Feel free to share your thoughts/opinions on weather or not one should tithe on gambling winnings. PS: Not going back to gambling. Was more like a once off thing.
  2. After being born again and adopted as a child into the kingdom of God your journey starts. Seek him through his word and grow. Find your spiritual gifts and grow in it. The Lords says we must minister to each other with our gifts. Its something inside God's will. You can pray about it and he can bless you cause you are busy to build his kingdom and not yours. So to make use of your spiritual gifts is what we should be doing in this life. And our God is so amazing, by doing that, you build up treasures in heaven.
  3. Match betting is not gambling. Another term for match betting is arbitrage trading. What is arbitrage trading? It is a trade that profits by utilizing price differences of similar financial instruments in different markets. What is gambling? Taking a risky action in the hope of a desired result. The word gambling conjures a bad name, and this is not what it is. If you own shares in a business that's more gambling then this. Cause there's risk involved. Let me ask you this. Have you tried matched betting in your life before to conclude these things? Have you done research and read up on this topic or you made your conclusions when you heard betting companies is involved? Matched betting has been featured in the biggest newspapers, tried and tested by daily mail, the guardian, the Sun,Vice and the telegraph. They say two heads is better then one. Now dont you think a thousand heads combined can make a better judgment then you and me. Maybe we shouldn't be too quick to judge this one.
  4. Thanks for your input. Now what about stock market and forex traders that use their knowledge to read the markets. That's easy money, is it not? Surely that's a form of gambling, is it not? Participating in a church raffle, that's a form of gambling, is it not? Do you blow money on cinema tickets or eating out at a restaurant? Well that's wasting, is it not? You could've watched tv at home or cooked a meal at home and taken that money to feed the poor. Well if you see that as entertainment it's another story. Just like some people see placing a sports bet as entertainment. As long as they dont get entangled in betting or whatever. As I said I don't want to be difficult. I'm still a baby Christian learning but where do we draw the line?
  5. Thanks for your input. I hear you. I dont want to be difficult but you know......banks have also been funded by "dirty money " if we can call it that. Yet we borrow money from the banks for mortgages, cars etc. Do we ask the banks to trace the source so that we can ensure the money is pure? Should we feel guilty about this and never use a bank again? If winning a bet gives you "dirty or easy money" then winning the church christmas hamper has to be the same. Now what would you say about the stock market, forex trading, participating in a church raffle, games of skill like chess to win a prize. Etc. Are all of it wrong? Surely there's dozen of people that accepted Jesus yet participate in these just like there's born again rappers out there. As I said I don't want to be difficult. I'm still a baby Christian, learning.
  6. Matched betting is a betting technique used by individuals to profit from free bets and bonuses offered by bookmakers. In theory it is risk free as it is based on a mathematical equation rather then chance. So matched betting cannot be classified as gambling. There are so many testimonials all over the internet from people that agrees with this. What bothers me a little is that it is stated in the rules and policies of the bookmakers that the bonuses are for recreational purposes only and have the right to withhold payments etc if they find out that you take advantage of the bonuses. Now that's exactly what matched betting is. We take advantage of the bonuses. Now as a born again Christian I'm not sure if this is morally right etc.
  7. The good news is that blasphemy against the holy spirit is a sin that no longer exists today. It was actually when Jesus was still on earth and people seeing the miracles he performed- making it out to be the powers of the devil instead of the holy spirit. That's my take on this. I actually wrote a similar topic about this 3 weeks ago.
  8. Backsliding is relapsing into bad ways- Falling into sin to pursue your own desire
  9. Nice to know we think about the same things, people facing the same challenges etc
  10. When we came to Christ we were forgiven for all our sins. So it was a clean sheet, fresh start, new life. When you were baptized you died from your old self and rose as a new person. Let's do the count from there
  11. I hear you crystal clear! My government is making companies pay double on Sundays. I'm still a baby Christian-So I'm going to a bible school this year just to get a deeper understanding. We are saved by grace, through faith but advice do you have for a baby brother that has been backsliding?
  12. I hear you loud and clear. Now what advice do you have for believers that work shifts, and sometimes work on the Sabbath day? The company would not understand to grant you leave on that day every week. They would push you out the door, sooner rather than later.
  13. Holy living is living a Godly life. Obey the commandments
  14. Hi everyone. We all know that if we come to Christ and our sins are forgiven we experience the peace of God, Joy, Contentment, happiness etc and if we fall into sin again the holy spirit convicts us of our sin. Here's a reminder and some benefits of living a holy life. # Holiness leads to a better emotional state. (Phil 4:9) That the God of peace will be with you. # Holy living provides a better conscience. Acts 24:16 So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. # Holiness leads to eternal blessings. Matthew 6:20 # Holiness leads to better earthly blessings. 1 Peter 3:10-12 # Holiness leads to better intimacy with God. Matthew 5:8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. # Holiness leads to better ministry 2 Tim 2:21 If a man cleanses himself, he will be be an instrument for noble purposes.
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