Is it wrong for Christians to enjoy or to benefit from Lottery money or a project, a cause or a building that has been funded by Lottery money? If so, is it possible to avoid it completely? Like the old Sabbath argument if you take it to the extreme; you switch on a light on the Sabbath and you’re responsible for requiring Power Station workers to work.
What you're saying is that you're not prepared to accept money from anyone who has made it through gambling or by 'dubious' means? Therefore, the issue is not really gambling or 'dubious' means, rather it's a judgement of the character of the person. And it gets more complicated, for then you're refusing to co-operate with anyone who has benefited from gambling or has received lottery funding. Where do you draw the line?
Dr Billy Graham was once asked a similar question. His answer was that since God owns everything, then it's not for us to judge which channel he chooses to use to bless – or fund – us financially. Is this the Mother of all cop-outs or is he on to something?
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William Booth the great evangelist, social activist and founder of the Salvation Army often to tried to get funds from Drink and gambling companies for his great social work. Some puritanical friends would condemn for doing this. His response was full of wit and wisdom like his Master's before him. He replied: ‘I will wash the money in the tears of the orphans and widows’.I think he was right.
I wish someone could tell me where that quote from Billy Graham can be found so I can reference it. Thanks.
Deuteronomy 23:18
You must not bring the earnings of a female prostitute or of a male prostitute into the house of the LORD your God to pay any vow, because the LORD your God detests them both.
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