Lotteries and other forms of gambling, whether legal or illegal. The church holds that the final result of these practices is detrimental both to the individual and society.
(Matthew 6:24–34; 2 Thessalonians 3:6–13; 1 Timothy 6:6–11; Hebrews 13:5–6; 1 John 2:15–17)
Provide and develop constructive information regarding matters such as alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, gambling and other current moral and social issues in harmony with church doctrine, and to disseminate the information in denominational communications.
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