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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