Managing Unruly Passions

Samson was chosen to be special from the moment of conception. His mother was apparently sterile, but an angel came to communicate the wonderful news of Samson’s coming birth. The instructions the angel gave his mother parallel what an expectant mother should receive from her doctor today.

Here are the angel’s wise words: “Do not drink wine or other fermented drinks and do not partake of anything unclean because you will conceive and give birth to a son.” At this point the angel’s additional instructions were unique for Sampson. He would be set apart by God primarily for the deliverance of God’s people from their enemies.

Tragically, Samson was afflicted by passions that were contrary to God’s purpose and would eventually result in his tragic death. Unruly passions thrust him into a state of self-absorption that culminated in forfeiting God’s purpose for his life. God’s desire is that none should perish, but all should repent and be saved through faith in Jesus Christ. Would you do that?  

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The Lord is not slow to do what he has promised, as some think. Instead, he is patient with you, because he does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants all to turn away from their sins.

~2 Peter 3:9 Good News Bible

Jesus said: My Father wants everyone who sees the Son to have faith in him and to have eternal life. Then I will raise them to life on the last day.

~John 6:40 Contemporary English Version