New Free Bible Study Guide on Gambling Available

Cincinnati, OH, July 30, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Gambling and gambling addictions are affecting growing numbers of families. What biblical principles apply to the modern affliction of gambling addiction and to the gambling industry?

To provide support and practical help, the United Church of God has produced a new Bible Study Guide lesson “Gambling—Why It’s Wrong and How to Stop” at http://www.freebiblestudyguides.org/bible-answers/gambling-why-wrong-how-to-stop.htm. The new lesson addresses questions such as:

How should parents teach their children about gambling? (Some researchers consider gambling the fastest-growing teenage addiction.)
What about private gambling and gambling when losses are limited to a few dollars?
How can I get the strength I need to overcome my gambling addiction?

The lesson concludes with helpful related resources and a link to the Gamblers Anonymous Web site.

Don Hooser, an ordained minister of the United Church of God, carefully and compassionately researched the biblical and practical aspects of gambling and gambling addiction. He writes, “Our attitude toward people with any kind of addiction is sympathetic, not condemning. We just want to help.”

Mike Bennett, UCG editorial content manager, said, “We want these lessons to be relevant, engaging and life-changing, and we welcome suggestions for future lessons or for improving the lessons.”

The site is frequently updated with new material, and so students are encouraged to sign up for the Bible Study Guides e-mail newsletter at http://www.freebiblestudyguides.org/bible-study-guides-email.htm. E-mail subscribers will receive updates about all the new lessons, as well as other relevant Bible study material. It’s all totally free, and subscribers can cancel anytime they like.

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