In "no limit" Texas Hold 'em, the idea admittedly can be laughable. Players bet as much as they want, trying to win every chip on the table. And when free tournaments are played in bars, the "no limit" thinking goes far beyond the table -- with players smoking cigarettes and drinking plenty of alcohol.
But "limit cash games" are more moderate in their structure; bets and raises are a set amount under house rules. Think of it as poker on a budget.
We've found the Bible comes down on the side of moderation, as opposed to going to extremes. That's the case with alcohol, dress (I Timothy 2:9) -- and even promoting your Christian faith. For instance....
For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. -- Romans 10:2
Paul knew all about this, because he was a Pharisee who persecuted Christians before he was converted (Philippians 3:6). He was "all in" -- but God showed him it was in a very wrong way (Acts 9).
It takes wisdom to know what "moderation" is and isn't. If you're not sure, ask God for help.
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. -- James 3:17
The Greek word for "gentle" in this verse happens to be translated "moderation" in Philippians 4:5. So be gentle and moderate in how you live -- but when you're dealt pocket Aces, we've leaving that up to you.
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