How God uses sinful men

Samson is a man who is mastered by his passions and desires. His life stands as a warning.

The text:

1. Spiritual compromise in Samson's love life (vv. 1-4).

2. The arrangement of marriage and further compromise (vv. 5-9).

3. The wedding and Samson's riddle (vv. 10-20).

Spiritual gleanings:

1. We are to lay aside sin and seek holiness.

2. We are to honor God in choosing the person we marry.

3. God is pleased to work through sinful men to achieve his purposes.