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Thursday, March 13 He finally opened his heart to her.​—Judg. 16:17.


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Thursday, March 13

He finally opened his heart to her.—Judg. 16:17.

 

Was Samson so trusting—so blinded by his love for Delilah—that he failed to discern what she was up to? Whatever the case, Delilah repeatedly pressured Samson to reveal the source of his strength, and he ultimately gave in to her demands. Sadly, Samson allowed himself to get into a situation that led to the loss of his strength and the loss of Jehovah’s approval for a time. (Judg. 16:16-20) Samson experienced painful consequences because of trusting Delilah rather than Jehovah. The Philistines captured and blinded Samson. He was imprisoned in Gaza, and he became a lowly grinder of grain. Then he was humiliated when the Philistines gathered for a celebration. They offered a great sacrifice to their false god Dagon, as if he had given Samson into their hands. They brought Samson from prison to the party to provide “some amusement”—to make fun of him.—Judg. 16:21-25. w23.09 5-6 ¶13-14

You can't walk with God while holding hands with the Devil.

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This account is a classic example of a lack of communication and follow up. After Delilah shaved Samson's head, you would think that she would have told the Philistines to keep his head shaved, or they would have figured it out. But apparently no one follows up and they let his hair grow. Big mistake. 

CAUTION: The comments above may contain personal opinion, speculation, inaccurate information, sarcasm, wit, satire or humor, let the reader use discernment...:D

 

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19 hours ago, Áine said:

Samson experienced painful consequences because of trusting Delilah rather than Jehovah.

Made me think about the importance of always supporting Jehovah...even when our close family members or friends might turn away from him. And the benefits that can be gained by staying loyal to him versus the consequences of turning away from him. Great reminders.

 

Matthew 10:37-Whoever has greater affection for father or mother than for me is not worthy of me; and whoever has greater affection for son or daughter than for me is not worthy of me.

Psalm 27:10-Even if my own father and mother abandon me, Jehovah himself will take me in.

 

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