Is it wrong for a Christian to play poker?

[dianasamu355]

What do you think about this topic?

I think true Christians don't play poker.

 

[Stringy]

what about if they are only playing freerolls?

 

[jaymfc]

 

[Wega85]

if Christian play poker and get struck by lightning then you got your answer 🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[ironduke11]

Only you can know what resonates wrong within you.
It depends on the Christian, it depends on your relationship with the activity. Absolutely all worldly activities carry both sides, it depends on you.
There is a right way to do everything, and a wrong way. The easiest way is usually the wrong way.

I think it is more about the reputation than anything else, when you actually play and see that the movies and tv are a gross exaggeration of the experience then you can find a content middle ground.

as with anything balance is key, some personalities...obsessive compulsives especially should probably avoid poker.

 

[pansipos]

I am Christians, not muslin, so I dont know what the muslim like. I like poker, but I have not enough time to play very often.

 

[Uncloggie]

Sinning is a very Christian thing to do

 

[fernandofcp]

If poker is a game of chance, it may be wrong, depending on the beliefs that each person carries in their heart and conscience. But if poker is a mental sport, there is no problem. What is wrong is stealing, killing and destroying the lives of others.

 

[monkeytilter]

 

[john_entony]

A difficult question, for sure. In general, any questions related to religion are better not to ask, as it can hurt some people. I don't think poker is a sin, as I consider it as a sport, not entertainment. By the same logic, any other kind of sport can be considered unacceptable for Christians.

 

[stank12345]

Don't worry there is no god so you can gamble to your hearts content

 

[successlaw]

I don't think playing poker makes you a sinner

 

[thetick33]

What do you think about this topic?

ok ive done tarot and poker and astrology.....not sure how many have studied jewish other things who know differences of new and old testaments or other things etc....a lot has been changed by every religion known to man....if this puts me in hell it happens i guess at this point....what will say is I go back to the finders of jesus? they used astrology to find him? well ehem go from there...is a lot of change again over the years....find your faith feel good about it....be a good person

 

[mssmotilda]

What do you think about this topic?

What Christian commandments are you breaking by playing poker?

 

[oriole]

Not wrong if you play for fun and don’t let greed or gambling addiction take over.

 

[Raddaddio]

I believe the answer lies within a person. Does it effect your life negatively? Does it keep you from God? Does it impact or grive your spirit? Has it become an idol to you? Does it interfer in your walk with God? Do you but it before Him or your families wellbeing?
If it has any of these affects, then it is a sin and you should walk away from it.

 

[DiazPoker3101]

Interesting question, I think it depends on your religion and belief, but it can be contradictory. I think it depends on the religion you belong to, I suppose.

 

[Kenzie 96]

What Christian commandments are you breaking by playing poker?

Well. at least until Kristen Foxen retires retires from poker I'm down for #10.

 

[yuriko oyama]

If you can hide from the Holy Inquisition, I don't think there is any danger to you.

 

[ManOfSky]

I believe poker is just a game of skill and entertainment. As long as you play responsibly and don’t harm others or yourself, it’s not wrong. Like anything in life, balance and intention matter most