A Biblical Worldview-

Many of us say the Lords Prayer on a regular basis. When we pray “Thy Kingdom come,

Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven “. It is hard to imagine that a Casino will advance the Kingdom of God, or that it is Gods will for our community.

When we pray “and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” we are praying

to remove obstacles in our lives, so that we may grow closer to God. Why would we

want a casino in our community that we know will be an obstacle to some of us, our

family members, and neighbors?

A Collection of Applicable Bible Verses:

Ecclesiastes 2:11 (NASB1995) - The Futility of Pleasure and Possessions

Thus I considered all my activities which my hands had done and the labor which I had exerted, and behold all was vanity and striving after wind and there was no profit under the sun.

Matthew 6:24 (NASB1995) - Fasting; The True Treasure; Wealth

No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and wealth.

Proverbs 13:11 (NASB1995) - Contrast the Upright and the Wicked

Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, but the one who gathers by labor increases it.

Proverbs 28:20 (NASB1995) - Warnings and Instructions

A Faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 28:22 (NASB1995) - Warnings and Instructions

A Man with an evil eye hastens after wealth and does not know that want will come upon him.

1 Timothy 6:9-11 (NASB1995) - Instructions to Those Who Minister

But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.

What Type of activity advances the Kingdom of God?

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or

praiseworthy- think about such things.