The Yoke of Manhood
Now Samson went to Gaza and saw a harlot there, and went in to her. (Judges 16:1) Somewhere in Samson’s spiritual development, there was an interruption, and his maturity was the fatality. The result was an extended adolescence and careless behavior that complicated every effort God made to use him for His glory. Samson’s manhood was subverted by seduction, the archenemy of every man’s soul. Seduction is the tool Satan most often uses to derail men of God, and he is too often successful. Every man needs to heed God's call to wisdom, and men who sense that God wants to use them need to take heed even more intently. Let every man be sure to accept the challenge of manhood bestowed on us by Jesus Christ. Let no one say when he is tempted, “...