Gordon B. Hinckley

That is the matter of gambling in various forms. President Joseph F. Smith stated, “The Church does not approve of gambling but strongly condemns it as morally wrong, and classes also with this gambling, games of chance and lottery, of all kinds, and earnestly disapproves of any of its members engaging therein” (“Editor’s Table,” Improvement Era, Aug. 1908, 807).

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 2005

Gordon B. Hinckley

That is the matter of gambling in various forms. President Joseph F. Smith stated, “The Church does not approve of gambling but strongly condemns it as morally wrong, and classes also with this gambling, games of chance and lottery, of all kinds, and earnestly disapproves of any of its members engaging therein” (“Editor’s Table,” Improvement Era, Aug. 1908, 807).

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2005

Ryan Jenkins

The Church has been and is now opposed to [gambling If you have never been involved in poker games or other forms of gambling, don’t start.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > January 2008

Shanna Ghaznavi

In Australia, there are three times as many teens with gambling problems as adults with gambling problems. As Latter-day Saints, we should not take part in any form of gambling. “So what should Latter-day Saints do about gambling?

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > February 2002

Dallin H. Oaks

Some Oriental gambling games have been traced back to 2100 B.C. In ancient Egypt persons convicted of gambling were sent to the quarries. According to this line of argument, the only effect of laws against gambling is to raise the price of gambling and therefore increase the profits of those of the criminal element who conduct the illegal enterprise.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 1972

He also quoted journalists, representatives of other religions, and government agencies who warn of the evils of gambling. “Gambling is a game of chance that takes without giving value in return,” he said, adding that news coverage of lotteries and other gambling “only tells of the winners. Regarding political objections to gambling, Elder Oaks said, “Gambling is bad political policy.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > March 1987

Marvin K. Gardner

What’s wrong with gambling if it is controlled and regulated? What could it hurt, really, to do a little harmless gambling now and then?

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > March 1986

All gambling, even legalized gambling, is parasitic because it creates no economic goods and no real wealth. What Have the Prophets Said about the Cost of Gambling?

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > February 1986

Dallin H. Oaks

Gambling is a game of chance that takes without giving value in return. The Christian will himself refrain from gambling and from publicly endorsing it in any form, realizing that gambling is detrimental to the purpose of life as revealed in Jesus Christ.” 5 A thousand Christian and Jewish sermons testify that greed and covetousness are contrary to God’s will for his children.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > June 1987

New Era November 2005 Click to View Larger FormatPhotograph by David Stoker, posed by model The Joke’s on You … if you think you can win when you gamble. See Gordon B. Hinckley, “Gambling,” Ensign, May 2005, 58.)

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > November 2005

Ensign November 1986 03206_000_038Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin of the Quorum of the TwelveEnsignNov. 198695–96Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin of the Quorum of the Twelve “My first feeling was one of total shock, almost unbelief; then I felt deep

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 1986

Gordon B. Hinckley

Gordon B. Hinckley Ensign November 1985 Brethren, I have appreciated this meeting and all that has been said. I pray for the Spirit of the Lord to guide me in that which I say in conclusion. Notwithstanding our repeated requests that members of the

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 1985

Ensign March 1992 92903_000_029Church’s Stand against GamblingEnsignMar. 199274Church’s Stand against Gambling The Church has issued a statement reaffirming its longstanding opposition to gambling. Experience has clearly shown gambling to be harmful to the human spirit, financially destructive of individuals and families, and detrimental to the moral climate of communities.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > March 1992

Spencer W. Kimball

Spencer W. Kimball Ensign May 1975 This past week we have been celebrating the Easter week. Happy Easter to all of you! We read in the scripture: “In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1975

Dallin H. Oaks

Dallin H. Oaks Liahona May 2009 Our Savior gave Himself in unselfish service. He taught that each of us should follow Him by denying ourselves of selfish interests in order to serve others. “If any man will come after me [He said], let him deny

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 2009

Dallin H. Oaks

Dallin H. Oaks Ensign May 2009 Our Savior gave Himself in unselfish service. He taught that each of us should follow Him by denying ourselves of selfish interests in order to serve others. “If any man will come after me [He said], let him deny

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2009

Boyd K. Packer

Gambling, for instance, certainly is a moral issue.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1992

Liahona December 2005 This index contains author entries, topic entries (listed in capital letters), and title entries (listed in italics). F=The Friend Because of the general conference publication schedule, the 2005 index is appearing in 2006. You

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > December 2005

Vaughn J. Featherstone

Gambling, watching television to excess, overeating, oversleeping, uncontrolled thinking, lusting, swearing, telling dirty or lewd stories, dressing immodestly, lying, cheating, playing cards—all are addictive.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > November 1977

Vaughn J. Featherstone

Gambling, watching television to excess, overeating, over-sleeping, uncontrolled thinking, lusting, swearing, telling dirty or lewd stories, dressing immodestly, lying, cheating, playing cards—all are addictive.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > January 1979