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Is playing poker wrong
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O, intresting, i have played with play money at partypoker.com, but it have been tempting to play with real money seen, i have seen that many players aren't that skilled one poker, like i saw on put 50 dollar on a flushdraw (in the river).
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(NIV) 1 Corinthians 10:23 Everything is permissiblebut not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissiblebut not everything is constructive.
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You earn money that is constructive, or you mean that there are a risk, or you mean, that u may live economicaly on people who are addicted to it.
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As a game itself, no it's not wrong, but when you start doing it for gambling and cash then it's not quite an innocent game anymore.Paul-martin said:
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It can be - like anything else that is not done in moderation. Moderation is a fruit of the Spirit. Moderation means not letting any behavior get out of control, and into that harmful space. It also means not being dogmatic about unimportant issues.
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Blackmarch said:
Yes i ment with money, and i am looking after the difrent view of christianity, btu still the view of mormons are still intresting.
If u read this pm me, and i may ask you some question about ur relgion if u are ok with it.
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fluffy_rainbow
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I don't think playing poker, in and of itself, is wrong. It's when the gambling aspect of it becomes an addiction and you start neglecting your financial obligations to play the game hoping for a big pay-out.
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Phinehas
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Negative. IOW Do what God wills, and let no earthly passion rule you.
"Do what thou wilt" is a quote quite litteraly, directly from Satanism (or Anton LaVey's version of it). It is one of the most basic "theological" tenets of Satanism. Needless to say, if you're a Christian I suggest that you don't follow this piece of advice.
Paul-martin, playing poker isn't wrong. Playing poker for money isn't forbidden in the Bible either.
Guidelines:
If you feel the need to justify playing poker for money, don't do it. This means that in your heart you actuially do consider it wrong. If you are willing to do something you consider wrong, your heart is in the exact same attitude as when you are doing something wrong. This attitude in and of itself is sinful, even if what you are doing may not be (neccesarily sinful).
"...for whatsoever is not of faith is sin." Romans 14:9-23 speaks on this. Remember that these verses aren't speaking about only what may be forbidden by God, but also how it's viewed by man.
If it causes a weaker brother to stumble, don't do it. (also mentioned in the previous verses)
If you feel the need to win a big cash pot, don't do it. (You'll be on your way to addiction)
If you would like to win a big cash pot, and you don't mind losing $5 or $10, by all means feel free to play. Realize, however, that as a Christian, you shouldn't be using money that should be used for something else (being a good steward). (hint: If you don't tithe now, do that first. If you need food money, rent, you have a friend in need, give or pay that first. Play poker after.)
Paul-Martin it sounds like you might possibly be needing some good advice. I'd advise that besides all of what I wrote previously, you might want to find a good church (Christian), and read the Bible to know what it really says so that they don't take you- either monitarily or morally (not all so called "Christian" churches are good). And last but never least, pray for God's guidance in the matter.
I'll pray for you too. (We all need it).
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Phinehas said:
Thank you for an good reply, with some fine point of views. Then you advice me to read the bible, tryed that, i start with matt, but i think to much, reading it made me think how shall i be accepted (just made depressed so i stoped).
O about the poker i do belive it is wrong because i feel that you may earn money on people who can't handel it, but i aren't sure, i will think on it.
And thank you for praying for me!
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fragmentsofdreams
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Paul-martin said:
Not inherently. Playing without money is probably always fine. Playing with money is fine when one doesn't endanger the financial well-being of oneself or others.
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Playing poker is fun. It is not a problem as long as it does not cause a financial hardship. A low house limit per night of play, say twenty dollars for students, will prevent a problem and provide excitement. When you lose your 20 you are unable to play anymore. It is a good way to learn strategy and to learn more about how you friends think.
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Phinehas said:
Oh then how exactly does
1 Corinthians 10:23 Everything is permissible
mean "do what God wills" ?
unless you are referring to this
1 Cor 10:31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
which was not the verse in question
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fragmentsofdreams said:
That is hard to know if you play online or in a casino.
Also bill i agree that poker in the long run is about skill, it is extremly advanced if you want to be one of the best, it is much much more then math.
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