Is it considered a sin if you play poker with your friends?

To answer your question simply, no.

However, we are warned about the love of money.

1 Timothy 6:10 reads, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs."

But if it's not for the love of money, it's just for the love of fun. You don't believe that to be okay?

If I go out and spend $50 at an amusement park with my friends I could do the same with $50 at my friends house as we all sit around and talk as we play poker.

Is it not considered the same thing since I'm "gambling?" I don't really consider it gambling, it's more about the fun to me than the money.

Didn't I just say that no it is not considered a sin?

HAHA Yes you did

I completely misread that my bad.

I read too fast for my own good sometimes

You stated exactly what I wanted to hear. Granted I don't play poker anymore but just wondering if I were to take it up again if it would be frowned upon.

Joining the Air Force so of course I'm going to try to find something to kill the time while I'm there. I've already given up alcohol so I need SOMETHING.

yeah its totally straight, just keep it clean and dont get obsessed obviously, but a game of poker is bad.

(blind already covered the scripture on me XD)

*ISNT

What about strip poker with your best buddies?

I don't think gambling type games becomes a sin until the thought of the winnings starts guiding decisions in your life. I would not call poker with your friends a sin.

who cares
you will NEVER be perfect
you sin every day
get over it