In Part 1, we examined how gambling harms our neighbors, exploits the poor, undermines work, and erodes contentment in God. In this final installment, we turn our attention to what Scripture says about the heart issues behind gambling—and why it stands in direct opposition to biblical stewardship, integrity, and trust in the Lord.

Gambling has become entertainment. Normal. Celebrated. And largely unquestioned.

But should it be?

You may feel like you don’t have much to offer—but God specializes in using willing vessels, not wealthy ones.

Perhaps you once walked closely with the Lord, but somewhere along the way, life became heavy. A prayer went unanswered. A sin entangled you. A season of correction hurt more than you expected. Instead of drawing nearer, you pulled away…

Today, January 14, 2026, the Colorado legislative session begins. This is not just another date on the calendar—it is a season of decision-making that will shape laws, culture, families, churches, and future generations in our state.

Life has a way of feeling especially heavy in the middle of the week. The encouragement of Sunday worship may already feel distant, while the responsibilities and pressures of daily life continue to press in. That’s why our mid-week Prayer and Bible Study exists—not as another obligation on the calendar, but as a gracious pause in the week to refocus our hearts on the Lord and on one another.