What Does the Bible Say About Poker?

Proverbs 13:11 ESV / 221 helpful votes

Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.

1 Timothy 6:10 ESV / 179 helpful votes

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.

Ecclesiastes 5:10 ESV / 179 helpful votes

He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.

Hebrews 13:5 ESV / 159 helpful votes

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:22 ESV / 112 helpful votes

Abstain from every form of evil.

Revelation 1:1 ESV / 108 helpful votes

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,

1 Corinthians 6:12 ESV / 99 helpful votes

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.

Exodus 20:17 ESV / 97 helpful votes

“You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor's.”

Proverbs 28:20 ESV / 83 helpful votes

A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.

John 3:16-17 ESV / 82 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Proverbs 28:22 ESV / 80 helpful votes

A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will come upon him.

Ephesians 4:28 ESV / 77 helpful votes

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.

Proverbs 23:5 ESV / 76 helpful votes

When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven.

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 73 helpful votes

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Acts 20:33-35 ESV / 61 helpful votes

I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel. You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Romans 14:13 ESV / 54 helpful votes

Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.

Acts 20:35 ESV / 54 helpful votes

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Luke 12:15 ESV / 54 helpful votes

And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

Romans 14:21 ESV / 53 helpful votes

It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble.

Ephesians 5:3 ESV / 52 helpful votes

But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints.

Romans 12:21 ESV / 52 helpful votes

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Matthew 6:19-21 ESV / 52 helpful votes

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

1 Timothy 6:9-10 ESV / 50 helpful votes

But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 ESV / 50 helpful votes

And to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.

Matthew 6:24 ESV / 49 helpful votes

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.

Colossians 3:17 ESV / 48 helpful votes

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Proverbs 13:3 ESV / 48 helpful votes

Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Proverbs 22:16 ESV / 46 helpful votes

Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.

1 Corinthians 15:33 ESV / 44 helpful votes

Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 44 helpful votes

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Romans 8:28 ESV / 44 helpful votes

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV / 44 helpful votes

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Psalm 119:105 ESV / 44 helpful votes

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Psalm 9:10 ESV / 44 helpful votes

And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.

Proverbs 10:4 ESV / 42 helpful votes

A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

Deuteronomy 30:19 ESV / 42 helpful votes

I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live,

2 Peter 2:19 ESV / 34 helpful votes

They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved.

1 Timothy 6:17 ESV / 34 helpful votes

As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.

1 Corinthians 10:23 ESV / 34 helpful votes

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.

1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV / 34 helpful votes

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Romans 15:13 ESV / 34 helpful votes

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Luke 16:13 ESV / 34 helpful votes

No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”

2 Corinthians 6:17 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you,

John 15:5 ESV / 8 helpful votes

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

Proverbs 31:1-31 ESV / 8 helpful votes

The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: What are you doing, my son? What are you doing, son of my womb? What are you doing, son of my vows? Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. ...

Proverbs 3:5 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

Proverbs 23:4 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist.

Proverbs 16:3 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

1 Timothy 4:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,

Acts 17:22-31 ESV / 2 helpful votes

So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, ...

Ecclesiastes 5:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For a dream comes with much business, and a fool's voice with many words.

51 Bible Verses about Poker

Proverbs 13:11 ESV / 221 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 6:10 ESV / 179 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ecclesiastes 5:10 ESV / 179 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Hebrews 13:5 ESV / 159 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Thessalonians 5:22 ESV / 112 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Revelation 1:1 ESV / 108 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 6:12 ESV / 99 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Exodus 20:17 ESV / 97 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 28:20 ESV / 83 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 3:16-17 ESV / 82 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 28:22 ESV / 80 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ephesians 4:28 ESV / 77 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 23:5 ESV / 76 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 4:13 ESV / 73 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Acts 20:33-35 ESV / 61 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 14:13 ESV / 54 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Acts 20:35 ESV / 54 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Luke 12:15 ESV / 54 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 14:21 ESV / 53 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ephesians 5:3 ESV / 52 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 12:21 ESV / 52 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 6:19-21 ESV / 52 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 6:9-10 ESV / 50 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 ESV / 50 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 6:24 ESV / 49 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Colossians 3:17 ESV / 48 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 13:3 ESV / 48 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 22:16 ESV / 46 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 15:33 ESV / 44 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 44 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 8:28 ESV / 44 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV / 44 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 119:105 ESV / 44 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 9:10 ESV / 44 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 10:4 ESV / 42 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Deuteronomy 30:19 ESV / 42 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Peter 2:19 ESV / 34 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 6:17 ESV / 34 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 10:23 ESV / 34 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV / 34 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 15:13 ESV / 34 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Luke 16:13 ESV / 34 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Corinthians 6:17 ESV / 12 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 15:5 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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