Jerry,

You said:
>
> I do not know of any gas stations that do not sell lottery tickets.  I
> dislike standing in line while people buy and scratch off these tickets.
> Sometimes I make wise cracks thanking them for helping send my kids to
> college.  Most of them laugh it off.

Do you think it is right to be against the lottery and yet take
advantage of the grants that the lottery supports?

>
> I guess it is similar to buying food in the markets in ancient Asia and
> Greece.  It was difficult to find food for sale that had not been used in
> idol worship.

Do you patronize the local Chinese restaurant with the Buddha behind
the counter?

Some further questions:  What do you do with the local business man in
your congregation who owns the gas station or the convenience store,
or the video rental place with the R-rated movies?  Would such a man
fall under church discipline?


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Grace and peace,
Kevin Sigafoos
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For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be
glory forever. Amen. (Rom 11:36)