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Uncertain Riches Are you trusting in “uncertain riches” (1 Timothy 6:17)? Lotteries are commonplace in most nations and many people, young and old, dream of winning the big prize or jackpot. However, recent studies have revealed a phenomenon known as “lottery curse.” This is a term that describes the heartache and disappointment that has come to many who have won. There are accounts of divorce, suicide, murder, depression, and untold problems for those who have played the “get-rich-quick” game. Here are some Scriptures to consider on this subject: “Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven” (Proverbs 23:5). “A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent” (Proverbs 28:20). “He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him” (Proverbs 28:22). We may not be buying lottery tickets, but what does the focus of our life reveal about what we think is truly valuable?
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