Judges 16
Reading link: https://bit.ly/4iSx9th
Audio link: https://bit.ly/4iwF4fY
Contemplation (verse 4-22)
Let us, beloved brethren, beware, as much as we can, lest we would spiritually suffer what Samson physically did. Let us understand the mind as being a symbol of the man (Samson), and the body, as a symbol of the woman (Delilah). If man brings himself into subjection to his body, and plunges in pleasures, he will suffer from his body as Samson did from the woman (Delilah). Therefore, beloved brethren, it is befitting of us, by the help of God, to strive to realize the saying of the apostle: “I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9: 27). Let us then, by the help of God, beware of the enemy, who by his razor, shaved the head of mankind, when Adam and Eve were deceived by his tricks. Our Head is Christ.
+ St Augustine
Personal Reflection
What do you think about Samson negotiating with Delilah? Do I do the same when it comes to my own life? Do I negotiate with myself when it comes to temptations, or to fasting, or to my prayers and Bible reading?
Bible Knowledge Question
What did they do to Sampson after they captured him?
Prayer
Lord help me to be strict with myself when it comes to temptations. Teach me not to negotiate with sin, but to flee like Joseph did.
What’s the thematic study? Read up at this intro: https://www.stmark.com.au/judges-intro/