People apparently are targeting top online poker players for snooping. Criminals infect the players' computers with a bug, which lets them look at the players' hands -- and even steal their online winnings.
It should go without saying that stealing is wrong (Deuteronomy 5:19). And we can understand why players would be concerned about that. But did you realize you could be targeted by a notorious "thief" -- even if you only play poker at a neighborhood hangout once a week?
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. - I Peter 5:8
It may sound wild at first, but the Bible warns Satan is after human beings. Some people see Satan in this additional warning from Jesus....
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I am come that they may have life, and have it to the full. - John 10:10
We realize this could refer to false ministers (verse 8) -- but Satan wants to turn people away from the "life" Jesus offers. It's the offer of eternal life, to live with Jesus forever (John 4:13-14). So how do you escape this "lion"?
Resist him, standing firm in the faith.... - I Peter 5:9
Of course, this requires having "faith" in the first place. The Bible recommends putting your faith in God:
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who believes in him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. - Hebrews 11:6
Seek God by studying the Scriptures every day and asking for His help in all that you do. God will help your faith to grow, so you can be wise enough to outsmart the lion which is after your life -- and probably the "sharks" along the way as well.
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