Do you believe in luck?

drequeen

drequeen

I see these threads on Facebook often that encourage you to touch an image that will somehow bring you "luck" (and often fortune) within the hour. The last one I noticed was from an account titled (I think) "The Holy Bible".

Whacha think? What about luck? A surprising (or maybe not so surprising) number of people respond with an "Amen". I've never noticed anyone respond negatively in any way. I've started to, but figured my time was better spent elsewhere.

For me, I don't want, nor feel the need to be "lucky". God's grace and mercy will be more than enough for me.
 
This is a very important subject in my opinion ( for the CHRISTIAN).

I have noticed that some people seem to be very "relaxed" in their diligence to AVOID association with witch craft and the kind.

The world of NEW AGE has really taken a front stage in the world.

We have health food shops selling CRYSTALS..... Bookstores which are secret/not so secret providers of everything occult.
And... as of recently... in my own little city.... there is an all outright WITCHERY... ( which is a place where they make tea blends for spells along with a plethora of other things that witches require ).

Before the store was officially open ( It had no sign )... I walked in because there was a beautiful golden retriever at the door. Once I knew what the place was... I excused myself and stated that as a CHRISTIAN... I did not have permission to be in the store. I worded it like that for a reason... and thankfully... the guy was very polite and I quietly exited.

LUCK... and seemingly harmless things like Horoscopes... getting your cards read,,,,, even those games on line which refer you to your "spirit animal" or Personality quizzes. THESE things are all UNBIBLICAL and for me.... a SEVERE NO NO.

As Christians... we are called to completely step out of the worldly view of chance and fate.

Luck is for the gambling person... the NON-BELIEVER.

As Christians we are BLESSED. It is a promise given to us by GOD. THERE is NO "chance" in a believer's life. It's all purposeful CARE given to us by our CREATOR who is GOD.
 
drequeen said:
I see these threads on Facebook often that encourage you to touch an image that will somehow bring you "luck" (and often fortune) within the hour. The last one I noticed was from an account titled (I think) "The Holy Bible".

Whacha think? What about luck? A surprising (or maybe not so surprising) number of people respond with an "Amen". I've never noticed anyone respond negatively in any way. I've started to, but figured my time was better spent elsewhere.

For me, I don't want, nor feel the need to be "lucky". God's grace and mercy will be more than enough for me.
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I don't believe in luck, which derives from the Roman goddess Fortuna. Instead I believe in divine providence.
 
drequeen said:
I see these threads on Facebook often that encourage you to touch an image that will somehow bring you "luck" (and often fortune) within the hour. The last one I noticed was from an account titled (I think) "The Holy Bible".

Whacha think? What about luck? A surprising (or maybe not so surprising) number of people respond with an "Amen". I've never noticed anyone respond negatively in any way. I've started to, but figured my time was better spent elsewhere.

For me, I don't want, nor feel the need to be "lucky". God's grace and mercy will be more than enough for me.
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For the Christian, there is no such thing as luck.

Romans 8:28........
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good for those who are called according to his purpose."

To "touch an image and believe it will bring good luck" is actually witchcraft and Idolatry.
 
Major said:
For the Christian, there is no such thing as luck.

Romans 8:28........
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good for those who are called according to his purpose."

To "touch an image and believe it will bring good luck" is actually witchcraft and Idolatry.
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I agree. Although I'm sure people who indulge in such things do so in ignorance.
 
drequeen said:
I see these threads on Facebook often that encourage you to touch an image that will somehow bring you "luck" (and often fortune) within the hour.
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There is a thing called the "placebo effect". Sometimes simply believing something is enough to bring it about, or at least to influence it one way or another, so we need to be specific when looking at these kinds of behaviors.

For example, imagine a young man looking for his future wife. If he sees something purported to be "lucky" and thinks it so then he may be unconsciously encouraged to talk to someone he otherwise might not have. Such micro behaviors could very well culminate in what appears as "luck".

Personally, I don't poo-poo such things off hand.
 
LearningToLetGo said:
There is a thing called the "placebo effect". Sometimes simply believing something is enough to bring it about, or at least to influence it one way or another, so we need to be specific when looking at these kinds of behaviors.

For example, imagine a young man looking for his future wife. If he sees something purported to be "lucky" and thinks it so then he may be unconsciously encouraged to talk to someone he otherwise might not have. Such micro behaviors could very well culminate in what appears as "luck".

Personally, I don't poo-poo such things off hand.
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When I was working on my masters degree, one of my professors gave us some profound advice. He encouraged us to work hard at our studies because it would prepare us for when luck would strike. He said that luck happens when opportunity meets preparedness.
 
drequeen said:
I agree. Although I'm sure people who indulge in such things do so in ignorance.
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Well....FYI, I live about 10 miles from Cassadaga Fl. It is the largest "Spiritualist Camp" in Florida. They read palms, tell futures, use Trrot cards and so on. It is the highest level of witchcraft.

They will tell you that there biggest/profitable day is Sunday after the morning church services are finished.

Ignorance or purposefully ignored preaching of the Bible or a complete lack of Bible preaching.
 
BibleLover said:
When I was working on my masters degree, one of my professors gave us some profound advice. He encouraged us to work hard at our studies because it would prepare us for when luck would strike. He said that luck happens when opportunity meets preparedness.
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Sounds like we had the same professor.

Of course this sounds a lot like taking the time to develop the skills, knowledge, and resources that you need to succeed and of course, reading the Bible to know moral choices before we have to make them.
 
Just ran across another one, it says "Don't push this deer away, it will bring you good luck within the hour". It's a picture of two deer, one black and one crystal, facing each other. British Voice of Faith is the poster. Ive never seen such nonsense in all my life.
 
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