Sunday, July 26, 2009

If You're Happy and You Know It

"You seem to be in a good mood," someone wrote at our online table Sunday night.

To which we responded: "I try to be. It beats the alternative."

Even though we play poker to win, we strive to be balanced -- and have fun as we play. The Bible encourages believers to be happy, whether they're at the table or not.

"Whoso trusts in the Lord, happy is he," says Proverbs 16:20. It certainly is a better advertisement for Christianity than being 100-percent serious -- although there are times when that approach is understandable.

The Bible also speaks of having joy. In fact, it's one of the spiritual fruit mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23. If you're not sure why you should rejoice, check Isaiah 61:10 for some wonderful reasons.

Our point is this: being a good Christian example at the poker table can include being a happy and joyful example. Light, clean humor is one way to do that. You might be able to come up with many others.

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