In our relationship series, Connect, we are looking at the lives of Bible couples and the issues they dealt with. This week, we look at the relationship of Samson and Delilah. Their issue: bad choices.
Whenever you meet someone, you usually want to know something about them. Here's some background on Samson and Delilah:
How they met? Samsom had a continuing weakness for women of low character and Philistine (enemies of Israel) allegiance (Judges 16:4).
What was she like? We see that Delilah was a schemer (Judges 16:5); a deceiver (Judges 16:7, 11, 13); and a manipulator (Judges 16:6, 10, 13, 15-16).
What was he like? Samson was shallow (Judges 14:1, 2A); immature (Judges 14:2B, 13) and naive (Judges 16:16-20).
What was their issue? Their relationship was based on selfish desires that ultimately led them down a path of destruction. Samson wanted sex, Delilah wanted money and power. Combined with a lack of honesty, their relationship was toxic.
How'd it end? After he'd truly hit bottom, Samson called out to the Lord. God extended His mercy to Samson and allowed him a measure of redemption against the enemy (Judges 16:21-30).
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