Changes

*“appeals to greed and the desire for more and distracts from contentment (Luke 12:15; 1 Tim. 6:6)”;

*“appeals to greed and the desire for more and distracts from contentment (Luke 12:15; 1 Tim. 6:6)”;

“is based on a principle of getting something for nothing, while God’s Word values work (Ps. 128:2; Eccl. 2:24)”;

*“is based on a principle of getting something for nothing, while God’s Word values work (Ps. 128:2; Eccl. 2:24)”;

*“by its nature is addictive, often leading to unwise decisions and dangerous behaviors”; and

*“by its nature is addictive, often leading to unwise decisions and dangerous behaviors”; and

*“state-sponsored gambling is a violation of the mandate given to government to seek the good of its citizens (Rom. 13:4) as gambling preys on those most in need.”<ref>https://mbcpathway.com/2023/03/27/missouri-house-votes-to-legalize-sports-gambling/</ref>

*“state-sponsored gambling is a violation of the mandate given to government to seek the good of its citizens (Rom. 13:4) as gambling preys on those most in need.”<ref>https://mbcpathway.com/2023/03/27/missouri-house-votes-to-legalize-sports-gambling/</ref>