Why You Shouldn't Play the Lottery

People are scrambling today to get lottery tickets. Before you get in line here are some things to ponder by John Piper:

Why is gambling wrong? (Ask Pastor John audio)
Don't Play the Lottery for me.
Why I'm Opposed to a State Lottery
Picture Jesus Playing the Lottery

One of the Many Reasons NOT to Play the Lottery (even if it is the "largest jackpot in history")

1 Timothy 6:9-10:
"Those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wondered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs."

Don't Play The Lottery

Some things to ponder by John Piper:

Why is gambling wrong? (Ask Pastor John audio)
Don't Play the Lottery for me.
Why I'm Opposed to a State Lottery
Picture Jesus Playing the Lottery