What The Bible Says. Fortnightly bible study.Episode 69 - 31/01/25This week we continue to look at the life of Samson.1. Spiritual failure often begins with compromise, not collapse.Samson's descent didn’t begin with Delilah—it started with small steps of disobedience, like visiting a harlot in Gaza (Judges 16:1). His choices gradually distanced him from God's standard, illustrating Proverbs 14:12: “There is a way which seems right to a person, but its end is the way of death.”2. Repeated sin can dull spiritual discernment.Despite Delilah's clear betrayal, Samson remained with her and shared more of his heart each time (Judges 16:6–17). His tolerance of deception revealed a heart drifting from wisdom, echoing Proverbs 6:26 and 1 Corinthians 15:33: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”3. The power of God is not proof of God's approval.Samson's strength remained even as his obedience declined, showing that spiritual gifts can still operate temporarily amid disobedience (Judges 16:3, 9, 12). Like Moses striking the rock (Numbers 20:11–12), results are no substitute for obedience—God weighs the heart (1 Samuel 16:7).4. God gives many chances, but hardened hearts can still fall.Delilah "pestered him daily" (Judges 16:16), and though this could have been a warning to flee, Samson stayed. Scripture warns, “He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will suddenly be broken beyond healing” (Proverbs 29:1), showing God’s patience has a limit.5. The most tragic losses can happen unnoticed.When Samson said, “I will go out as at other times,” he did not know that the Lord had left him (Judges 16:20). This sobering moment recalls Revelation 3:17, where self-deception blinds people to their spiritual poverty: “You do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.”6. God is merciful and restores the repentant.Despite his failure, Samson’s hair began to grow again (Judges 16:22)—a symbol of God’s grace and readiness to restore. His prayer in verse 28 and his final act of deliverance show that God hears the humble (James 4:6) and finishes His purposes even in broken vessels (2 Timothy 2:21).7. It’s not how you start—it’s how you finish.Though Samson’s journey was filled with failure, he died fulfilling his calling and is listed among the heroes of faith (Hebrews 11:32). His story affirms Ecclesiastes 7:8: “The end of a matter is better than its beginning,” and encourages us to run our race with endurance (Hebrews 12:1).

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