Americans are gambling their money away. But, the ‘Greatest Gamble’ you are betting on is the eternal destiny of your soul. You may be gambling your soul on a BET that there is no Judgment and eternal punishment for Sins – The Lake of Fire. You will lose that BET, because God’s word promises, “It is appointed unto men once to die, but after THIS [short life] the judgment.” Satan has a casino (the world) and dealers (news media, religions, world system) dealing you a hand of lies from his stacked deck. Are you going to bet all your chips (your soul) that Sin isn’t real, and that Hell is a just a myth, and that the Lord Jesus Christ really didn’t die for you? That’s a Risky Bet – you only get one chance.
Have you kept all The Ten Commandments perfectly? If not, that means you are a Sinner, and you will be guilty on the day of Judgment and end up in Hell. That’s not God will. For God sent His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to take the punishment for your sins. Have you ever lied, stolen, or taken God’s name in vain? If so, you are a liar, a thief, and a blasphemer. Have you ever violated your conscience and sinned against the light you knew about right and wrong?
Gambling is a transgression of the Tenth Commandment; the Bible says “Thou shalt not covet”. The root of gambling is greed, the lust for money, and covetousness in the heart. The Bible says, “The love of money is the root of all evil.” JESUS said, “Whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” If you’ve ever looked at someone with sexual lust, you have committed adultery. Sin comes from your heart and thoughts and finally is revealed in your words and deeds. Sin is real and it must be dealt with before you die or you will perish.
The stakes are high when you gamble with your life – your very soul is at stake. What would you take for your soul? People often joke about selling their soul to the devil. What most people don’t realize is this: if you’re lost in your sin and going to Hell, your soul already belongs to Satan. You don’t have to sell your soul to Satan, he already owns it. When you Reject or Neglect Jesus Christ, you commit the ‘damning sin’. How shall you escape the judgment of God, if you neglect so great salvation? JESUS said, For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Are you playing spiritual Russian Roulette with your soul? Flee from the wrath to come – escape for your life.
The wrath and judgment of God are hanging over your head like a ton of bricks right now. *John 3:36* Be honest, if there’s really a Hell, wouldn’t you want to be warned? What are you going to do about your sins? Someone has to pay for them. You cannot ignore divine justice. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Now understand -- The only thing in the entire universe that can protect your soul from God's divine justice is the Atoning Blood of the Lamb of God.
You are taking a chance with the eternal destiny of your soul every day. You drive your car, or board an airplane, go through surgery, or go to sleep without knowing your soul is saved from sin by Jesus Christ. You may have beaten the odds of death in the past, but your time is running out. What if sin is real? What if there really is a Hell? You would be a fool to have not counted the cost and lose your soul forever. As sure as Hell, there will be a Judgment. Jesus said, ‘But he that believeth not, shall be damned.’
But there’s Good News: The only way to escape the wrath of God on your soul is to Repent towards God and place your Faith alone in Jesus Christ’s Blood and Righteousness. Jesus suffered and died on the Cross while bearing your sins, taking the punishment for your sins, then He rose from the dead and defeated death and hell. Jesus lived a Sinless life, so He could give you the Gift of His Perfect Righteousness, and make you acceptable in God’s sight on the day of judgment. Your good works won’t do. You cannot earn favor with God by your good works and religiousness. Jesus came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Only the Blood of Jesus Christ can wash away your sins where God can't see them. Please don’t turn Jesus away today.
Dear God, I know that I am a sinner; I am so guilty and worthy of your eternal wrath. I have loved sin, rejected your Son, and broken Your laws many times. I repent towards You and turn from my sins (name them). Please have mercy on my soul. This day I receive your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, into my heart and put my trust in His Precious Blood and Perfect Righteousness alone. Please forgive me and give me the gift of eternal life. Help me to serve you and confess you openly. In JESUS’ Name, Amen.
