Comments on: Gambling, the Gospel, and Social Justice http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/08/27/gambling-the-gospel-and-social-justice/ By Russell D. Moore. Russell D. Moore serves as the teaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. In addition, Dr. Moore is the Dean of the School of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find sermons and other resources to help Christians engage the culture from a biblical worldview at www.russellmoore.com. Mon, 20 May 2013 06:16:03 +0000 By: Berean Wife » Gambling, the Gospel, and Social Justice – Russell D. Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/08/27/gambling-the-gospel-and-social-justice/#comment-27420 Berean Wife » Gambling, the Gospel, and Social Justice – Russell D. Moore Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:42:28 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4068#comment-27420 [...] Gambling, the Gospel, and Social Justice Gambling is a form of economic predation. Gambling grinds the faces of the poor into the ground. It benefits multinational corporations while oppressing the lower classes with illusory promises of wealth, and with (typically) low-wage, transitory jobs that simultaneously destroy every other economic engine of a local community. [...] [...] Gambling, the Gospel, and Social Justice Gambling is a form of economic predation. Gambling grinds the faces of the poor into the ground. It benefits multinational corporations while oppressing the lower classes with illusory promises of wealth, and with (typically) low-wage, transitory jobs that simultaneously destroy every other economic engine of a local community. [...]

]]> By: Gambling, the gospel, and social justice : Lakeview Christian Center http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/08/27/gambling-the-gospel-and-social-justice/#comment-19776 Gambling, the gospel, and social justice : Lakeview Christian Center Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:06:54 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4068#comment-19776 [...] Dr. Moore doesn’t address the ethics of a trip to Chuck E. Cheese, but he does have some thought-provoking observations on what casinos do and what they leave in their [...] [...] Dr. Moore doesn’t address the ethics of a trip to Chuck E. Cheese, but he does have some thought-provoking observations on what casinos do and what they leave in their [...]

]]> By: » Blog Archive » Gambling, the gospel, and social justice http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/08/27/gambling-the-gospel-and-social-justice/#comment-3700 » Blog Archive » Gambling, the gospel, and social justice Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:38:25 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4068#comment-3700 [...] Dr. Moore doesn’t address the ethics of a trip to Chuck E. Cheese, but he does have some thought-provoking observations on what casinos do and what they leave in their [...] [...] Dr. Moore doesn’t address the ethics of a trip to Chuck E. Cheese, but he does have some thought-provoking observations on what casinos do and what they leave in their [...]

]]> By: Derek Jung http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/08/27/gambling-the-gospel-and-social-justice/#comment-3184 Derek Jung Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:32:21 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4068#comment-3184 I agree that gambling is a scourge upon society and promotes economic injustice (inequality and poverty), however there is no longer a moral or majority consensus that would re-institute a ban on gambling in the United States. The ignorant majority and motivated minority have cooperated to allow lotteries in many states, indian casinos and outright legalized gambling in the form of poker halls, slots, horse racing venues, and casinos. The reason: Christianity's influence is waning. I think the solution is the preaching of the Gospel to see individuals saved. I do not think advocating social justice or biblical justice will work among the lost. They will neither accept its premise or vote for its conclusions. Social justice seeks a political remedy through policy change. This can only occur if spiritual revival (many conversions) take place, and only then would its advocacy be worthwhile and effective. In another words this is not an area that should be the churches' main focus or core value. Our core value and focus should be the same as the Apostle Paul in Romans 1:16, preaching the Gospel. Sincerely Derek Jung, Pastor I agree that gambling is a scourge upon society and promotes economic injustice (inequality and poverty), however there is no longer a moral or majority consensus that would re-institute a ban on gambling in the United States. The ignorant majority and motivated minority have cooperated to allow lotteries in many states, indian casinos and outright legalized gambling in the form of poker halls, slots, horse racing venues, and casinos. The reason: Christianity’s influence is waning.
I think the solution is the preaching of the Gospel to see individuals saved. I do not think advocating social justice or biblical justice will work among the lost. They will neither accept its premise or vote for its conclusions. Social justice seeks a political remedy through policy change. This can only occur if spiritual revival (many conversions) take place, and only then would its advocacy be worthwhile and effective. In another words this is not an area that should be the churches’ main focus or core value. Our core value and focus should be the same as the Apostle Paul in Romans 1:16, preaching the Gospel.

Sincerely
Derek Jung, Pastor

]]> By: Dan http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/08/27/gambling-the-gospel-and-social-justice/#comment-3110 Dan Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:14:06 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4068#comment-3110 The old dragon is overthrown...I love how you pointed out the very simple truth that without the Gospel, people will not find recovery. There is so much more to life than our immediate problems (poverty, etc), and Christ answers them all. The old dragon is overthrown…I love how you pointed out the very simple truth that without the Gospel, people will not find recovery. There is so much more to life than our immediate problems (poverty, etc), and Christ answers them all.

]]> By: Robert Reeves http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/08/27/gambling-the-gospel-and-social-justice/#comment-3074 Robert Reeves Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:15:53 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4068#comment-3074 Excellent post, Dr. Moore. As Christians and good citizens we all certainly need to be involved in the important public policy issues in our community, state, nation and world. We need to stay informed, vote and participate in the various legislative processes so that we can be a part of changing things for the better. But I'm with you in believing that the most important thing we can do as Christians is share our faith. As people come to know the Lord, reliance on fleeting pleasures like gambling will be replaced by a much deeper joy. Excellent post, Dr. Moore. As Christians and good citizens we all certainly need to be involved in the important public policy issues in our community, state, nation and world. We need to stay informed, vote and participate in the various legislative processes so that we can be a part of changing things for the better.

But I’m with you in believing that the most important thing we can do as Christians is share our faith. As people come to know the Lord, reliance on fleeting pleasures like gambling will be replaced by a much deeper joy.

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