The Bible never mentions gambling by name, but its consistent principles — trusting God's providence rather than chance, working honestly for what you have, contentment, and guarding against the love of money — all caution strongly against it.
Scripture repeatedly warns that the love of money is a root of many kinds of evil, and that those eager to get rich fall into temptation and harmful desires. Gambling relies on chance and the hope of gaining at another person's loss rather than honest labor, and Proverbs observes that wealth gained quickly and carelessly tends to dwindle away. Ecclesiastes notes that those who love money are never satisfied by it, describing a restless cycle gambling often feeds. Instead, Scripture calls believers to trust God's provision, work diligently and honestly for their needs, hold money loosely with contentment, and avoid practices that stir greed or exploit others' losses for personal gain.
Discipleship applies the gospel to the whole life: body, mind, relationships, work, finances, and worship. Healthy choices and faithful habits do not earn salvation; they are grateful stewardship of the life God has entrusted to us and practical ways to serve others.