Samson, Cost of Indulgence

Samson stands as an illustration of Proverbs 25:28: "Like a city that is broken into and without walls (defenseless to invaders) is a man who has no control over his spirit." Having "no control over his spirit" Samson was invaded by bodily appetites, sensual lust and angry passion and had to reckon with the consequences. In this message Samson's recurrent and wasting sin is considered. Finally Samson's strength, especially as he reckoned with his weakness in Dagon's temple, is considered. Samson's career illustrates that there are warnings and hope for flawed penitents.