Bible Discussion Thread

I'm broken and I need prayer for myself and Husband of 43 years. I didnt go to worship service due to my back acting up today. he is the Pastor of this certain Church we attend however there is the problem of his gambling that has my nerves tore up. I saw our online bank statement this morning and I was shocked. Ive had so much guilt of his activity since we have been at this church. To him its his money and he can do as he pleases. I haven't really no bible scripture that calls out gambling. I truly know there is no sin bigger than another sin. (Sin is sin.) I have tried conversations with him. I'm tired and I've given it to God and my Jesus...knowing they are bigger than this. I'm just feeling defeated. my tears are many today. thank you, dear Saints for your Prayers in advance.

Praying for you both.

Dear lady , you have my sympathy . Gambling is an addiction and must be treated as such . Your husband will not break this addiction until he admits it's a problem and seeks professional help . Sadly this may not happen until he has run out of money . As a Christian couple it is your duty to stand by him , however this doesn't mean that you have to be a doormat . If your husband is truly a Christian then you are within your rights to challenge his behaviour based on scripture . Here are a couple of scriptures to start with : 1st Timothy Ch 6 verse 10 and Luke Ch 12 verses 13-34 .

Does your husband have a good make Christian friend or family member ? Someone that he respects and might listen to ? Maybe you could enlist their help ? Has he always gambled ? Was something going on in his life when he started to gamble ?

Do you have any money of your own ? If you do , make sure you put it somewhere where he won't find it . This may end up being a long battle for you both and as much as you may love him , you have to look after yourself while he is in the grip of this addiction . Stick close to God , say your prayers and read your Bible every day . Don't loose faith in Him just because your husband is not behaving in an exemplary manner , you need to be a good example to him . God will give you the strength to get through this if you stick with Him . This may be a long battle so you will need to lean on your Heavenly Father , that's what He wants you to do .