Lambs gambol, men gamble, both are fleeced! A big win is bad news because it feeds greed, and greed by its very nature is never satisfied. Every casino, betting shop or fruit machine is an attractive trap designed to prey on the weakness of human nature.
Whilst Jesus was giving His life and paying the penalty for our sins, the Roman soldiers were gambling for His garments at the foot of the cross. But they were also gambling with their souls by placing all their bets on this life, not the next! Jesus said, “What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul.” [Matthew 16:26] Don’t be fooled!