Lee -
That question tells me you have really read the story of Sampson! For those people reading this blog who might not remember, you can find his story in the book of Judges (Chapters 13 - 16). Sampson was one of the judges in Israel before the time of the Kings. The judges were people whom God sent to rescue the Israelites out of oppression. In Sampson's time, the Philistines were the oppressors.
"Sampson fulfilled that job well. But Sampson also did some cruel and foolish things, just as most people do. God didn't force him to do everything right. Like us, Sampson had the freedom to choose to use his God-given abilities (in his case, strength) for good or bad. Sometimes Sampson chose to go his own way instead of God's."
What we can learn from his story is that God uses imperfect people to work out His perfect plan. We also can learn that God will accept our heartfelt repentance and give us a second chance. The story is an interesting one.
* Quotation section from #145 in the book "Over 200 Questions Children ask about God and the Bible," by David R. Veerman, M.Div., James C. Galvin, Ed.D., James C. Wilhoit, Ph.D., Daryl J. Lucas, and Richard Osborne. (c) 1997, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Wheaton, IL
I had the pleasure of seeing the play "Samson" in Lancaster. What a great story and experience!! If anyone is asked to go on this trip, say "Yes". You will be glad you did.
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