I just read the story of Samson again. It's not my favorite story from the book of Judges, but it's got some good stuff. Here's what I get out of it;
1. Tying the tails of foxes together is probably tricky, but pays off when you light them on fire (Judges 15:3-5).
2. Parents can only suggest things to their children. They'll marry whomever they want (Judges 14:1-3).
3. I never should have let a razor touch my head (Judges 13:5).
4. Riddles just make people angry when they can't solve them (Judges 14:12-20).
5. Women shouldn't be trusted, period (Judges 16).
6. Strength does not equal smarts. After all, if Samson had read #5, he would have stopped giving Delilah ideas.
7. Philistines were kind of stupid (Judges 16:22). This is like taking the kryptonite away from Superman just to see if he gets strong again.
Samson was strong, had great hair for awhile, and liked to take chances. But if God can use a muscle-head like him, then I guess there's hope for me as well.
1. Tying the tails of foxes together is probably tricky, but pays off when you light them on fire (Judges 15:3-5).
2. Parents can only suggest things to their children. They'll marry whomever they want (Judges 14:1-3).
3. I never should have let a razor touch my head (Judges 13:5).
4. Riddles just make people angry when they can't solve them (Judges 14:12-20).
5. Women shouldn't be trusted, period (Judges 16).
6. Strength does not equal smarts. After all, if Samson had read #5, he would have stopped giving Delilah ideas.
7. Philistines were kind of stupid (Judges 16:22). This is like taking the kryptonite away from Superman just to see if he gets strong again.
Samson was strong, had great hair for awhile, and liked to take chances. But if God can use a muscle-head like him, then I guess there's hope for me as well.
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