[Revelation 911]

"The very first thing I'm going to do is go home and make out three checks to three pastors," Mr. Whittaker said. Those checks, a tithe to the Church of God, will total $17 million.

So let me get this right - he gambles - and then tithes it - Id love to hear the priests rationalization in being the recipient of gambling proceeds.

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

I wouldnt wish the curse of big money on anyone. It is often a destructive, deadly force.

God fill this man with the supernatural strength needed to turn from this gambling sin.

[Miss Marple]

If you saw his press conference, you would know that he has been tithing all along.

Not all Christians believe buying a lottery ticket is a sin.

[Miss Marple]

Also, he is not donating to "priests." He is a member of the Church of God.

[Don'tMessWithTexas]

The scriptures clearly speak against gambling. How could a minister of the gospel accept a "tithe" that represents gambling proceeds. Any preacher with an ounce of conviction and a pair would refuse the money.

[Junior]

Last time I checked, nowhere does the Bible call gambling a sin. Of course, most Bible thumpers'll tell you drinking's a sin, even though wine was quite common in Biblical times (Jesus even whipped up a batch, himself), or that dancing's a sin, or even wearing jewelry. Unfortunately, this is merely projection on the part of those who wish to make this life as miserable as possible for as many people as possible. God forbid someone should enjoy himself.

[RightWinger]

Playing the lottery isn't gambling, with gambling, you have a reasonable chance to win, you don't with the lottery.

The lottery is a voluntary tax. It gives poor people a chance to pay voluntary taxes, I love it.

I volunteer to pay $2 to $4 a month, it's for education and the children . . . you know. {;o)

[RightOnline]

"So let me get this right - he gambles - and then tithes it - Id love to hear the priests rationalization in being the recipient of gambling proceeds."

Are you actually criticizing this man for tithing.........and the churches' pastors for accepting those tithes????

You forget, my friend. That isn't his money. That tithe is God's money. It's really just that simple.

I don't think I need to point out the ways these funds can and probably will be used for the Lord's work as opposed to, say, giving the same amount to Earth First or PETA or........worst of all.............the United Way.

[carpio]

I wouldnt wish the curse of big money on anyone. It is often a destructive, deadly force

Yes. And it is much more often a positive life giving force. Money big or small is just another of God's Blessings on us.

Wish it on me and my Church. We could both stand the strain.

[seams2me]

ever heard of Bingo? It often takes place in church basements.

[RnMomof7]

If this "Church of God" is not the Armstrong cult ..it is the original Church of God and is Wesleyan /holiness..so it will be interesting how well the pastors keep their beliefs with shuch a large amount of money

[RnMomof7]

BTW..my RC husband buys tickets all the time..so if he ever wins I will have to ask God if it is OK to "share it" ..*grin*

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[iconoclast]

I think lotteries are horrible, perfect examples of the cesspool culture we live in.

Yet I confess I still buy a ticket now and then and I'm tickled to death for this country feller and the clerk he purchased his from.

May God bless them and their families and keep them free from the potential curse.

[Cvengr]

A gather you use neither wages nor credit to purchase groceries?