Church Receives $80,000 Donation By Winning Lottery Ticket

Keep the money if you don't preach against gambling. Otherwise you will be a hypocrit if you do.

Romans 8:28 And we know All thing work together for good, to those who love God, th to those who are called according to his Purpose!

VERY GOOD. THE CHURCH MUST ACCEPT IT, .....AND SEND THE MONEY TO SOMALIA INMEDIATLY, "But shall I tell you to act that way, to buy friendship through cheating? Will this ensure your entry into an everlasting home in heaven?

The money had driven the church into an awkward situation. No, it's not a blessing, it's a test.

Churches rarely ask how a member or guest came by his/her money when offering cash in the plate. They may have earned the money in some unjust way, but the offering is a step toward the forgiveness for that individual. The one who gave may need the blessing and forgiveness gained through this generous donation. Allow the gift to be a gift.

I never read all the comments that come under these videos but I am very surprised at what I am reading. The thing that I think about is this , (AND YES THEY SHOULD KEEP/USE THE MONEY FOR GODS GLORY AND KINGDOM) I think about the person who put this in the offering plate. GOD BLESS THAT PERSON! I pray that we all learn to be so humble and trusting. For at that moment for whatever reason this person gave it all not just part or the 10% due. I am sure that most of us have needs or can use to be blessed like that BUT unlike this blessed person , most of us would not have given it all. God is in charge , he is the almighty, THE KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS, he can turn anything in any way to bless his people and he does. I AM SO BLESSED DAILY... What I see is satan enjoying the division that this is causing within the Christian brothers and sisters. The world will always scoff at our belief till the end of days. Enjoy the blessings we all have and love one another , be there and help one another. So many suffer in silence and we are too busy being busy to open our eyes and see the suffering all around. God sees the heart of every person and every situation. Let him be the judge of all things. Be Blessed!

It's true the bible does say the wealth of the wicked is stored up for the righteous.Its not like the Pastor, gambled for it ya know? But people shouldn't use this for an excuse to gamble now.Who ever gambled to get that $80,000 needs to stop gambeling.If every casino, bingo, and any place that envolved gambling closed down.I think America, would be in much better financial situation.We need to know that we don't need to gamble.The Lord, will provide.:-)

please don't take the money it will never be a bless...Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening? James 3:11

The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, it is the Holy Spirit that works in us to do his pleasures.Use the world and do not abuse it.Though I am not saying that gambling is right or wrong but I know it is based on sowing and reaping, for you give something to get something better.The lot is cast but God does the selection-[The scripture.]

Once you open yourself accepting a gift like this, where would you stop? If money is money and money from the wicked is money, then there are different kind of money from all sort of sources. Where would you stop and what would you say 'No' to?

I say take the money, use it for God's Glory, the devil's had it long enough.

Take it be happy, cause the devil has had it long enough.

I do not see anything wrong with it. The Church should use the money as they see fit. It is sad how if this person cashed the ticket and donated the cash no one would have a problem but consider it a huge Blessing either way it is still a donation and a huge Blessing that will be used in a Great way.

May the lord keep blessing the chruch

i think that God could use any one or any way to bless his people.The chruch just need to parise the lord for what he has done during this time

Amen! The scripture is correct and since the Church did'nt buy the ticket, I would definitely say it was a Blessing from God as he knows all things. May God continue the blessings and send some my way.