Fossilman's Folly

It turns out last weekend was a troublesome one for poker, even outside our area.

Police in North Carolina arrested former World Series of Poker Main Event champion Greg Raymer on prostitution charges.  A statement from his attorney seems to admit "Fossilman" did it.

While other poker players are mocking Raymer online, our mood is more disappointment.  Raymer is married and a father -- so stepping outside to "look for action" (putting it in poker lingo) risks damaging his own family.

For the prostitute reduces you to a loaf of bread, and the adulteress preys upon your very life. - Proverbs 6:26

Many big-time poker tournaments admittedly are played in places where sin is known to abound, such as Las Vegas.  But North Carolina isn't really known as a "sin zone."  Sin lurks everywhere in this world -- probably even in your neighborhood.

My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. - Proverbs 1:10

Whether their goal is prostitution, drunkenness or something violent, we should play a clean game - in poker and in living.

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. - Matthew 10:16 (KJV)

Praying for God's wisdom is important -- whether you're dealing with "hooks" (Jacks) or hookers.