Judges 16:10 BSB
“It would seem that romantic attraction made Samson lose all sense. There was no good or rational reason Samson continued this relationship with Delilah or entertained her prying into the secret of his strength. Samson is a good example of how an ungodly relationship can warp thinking.” (Guzik)
”He replied, “If they tie me up with new ropes that have never been used, I will become as weak as any other man.”“
Judges 16:11 BSB
“Samson allowed this bondage because he refused to escape the situation. Many today are in similar places of sin, compromise, and bondage - and refuse to escape the situation.” (Guzik)
Warped Thinking
Warped thinking is how sin begins, we have a thought that is displeasing to the Lord and then we act on it.
Look at what Jesus says:
Matthew 5:28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Samson shouldn’t have pursued a relationship with an ungodly woman and when we have ungodly thoughts we should pray and seek the scriptures for our escape.
”Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.“
Ephesians 6:10 BSB
”Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.“
Ephesians 6:11 BSB
”For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.“
Ephesians 6:12 BSB
Lastly:
”But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.“
1 Timothy 6:11 BSB
Let this be a lesson for us, ungodly warped thinking leads to compromising situations. Flee and pursue righteous, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.
Blessings
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