In this episode, we examine whether or not Christians can buy cryptocurrency, purchase lottery tickets, or participate in sports betting. We also discuss blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX scandal, gambling, the Super Bowl, the debt ceiling, affirmative action, the importance of work, and much more. Finally, we answer the question: how are Christians to guard against so many temptations to “easy money?”

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(00:00) – Introduction

(03:00) – Definition of “Blockchain”

(07:02) – Definition of “Cryptocurrency”

(11:55) – The rise and fall of FTX

(18:05) – The temptation of “easy money”

(20:51) – Should a church accept donated lottery winnings?

(24:45) – “The ends justify the means”

(26:04) – Is the lottery immoral?

(30:50) – Consequences of gambling go far beyond money

(36:00) – The difference between investing in stocks vs. gambling

(41:05) – Sobering statistics about sports betting

(45:23) – Wealth gained hastily will dwindle

(50:52) – The Christian’s reward is in heaven

(53:00) – The prevalence of sports betting

(55:32) – Billions spent on Super Bowl betting

(01:00:54) – Nothing is morally neutral

(01:04:54) – The necessity of work

(01:09:02) – Affirmative action

(01:12:08) – Summarizing our discussion

(01:13:50) – Guarding against the temptation to easy money

(01:18:07) – The temptation of a “trendy” church

(01:22:30) – Conclusion

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