Read Judges 15-16.
Samson was an answer to prayer and prophecy at his birth. Godly parents raised him. Even before his birth, he had been dedicated to God in a Nazarite vow for life. God used him to avenge and overthrow the oppression of the Philistines. Indeed, he "judged Israel twenty years" (16:31). Yet, his lack of self-discipline when it came to his pride and his view of women cost him dearly.
Physically, no man or any group of men could match him. But he was totally oblivious to the cunning of immoral women. He never caught on or learned. He used women, toyed with them, and gave into them.
There seems to be an absence of understanding that the blessing of his strength came from God, not muscle nor long hair. Time and time again, he neglected his spiritual health and strength. The saddest words concerning Samson is found in 16:20-"...he did not know that the LORD had left him."
Insights:
1. Godly parents do not guarantee godly children. We all, as individuals, must give an account to the LORD for our own responses to Him.
2. We all were designed for a life dedicated to God.
3. We all need protection from our vulnerabilities.
4. God will get glory from a life-one way or another.
5. Life is about fulfilling the purposes of God in our generation.
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