Samson gave some to his parents, but he did not tell them where he had gotten it. As a side note, Joshua 9:22-23 says that when we plan to deceive we are cursed. Proverbs 11:3 says, “The integrity of the upright will guide them, but the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.”
Samson’s heart was filled with pride. He went on in his own way with total disregard to God’s calling on his life. The story with Delilah is another example. I only want to pick up one part.
The leaders revealed their evil plan in Judges 16. Yet Samson was in the enemy’s camp. Verse 6 says, “…Entice him, and find out where his great strength lies, and by what means we may overpower him, that we may bind him to afflict him…”
Every time I come to this passage in my daily reading, I pause and reflect. What has unknowingly enticed me to lead me away from my Strength? I do not want to be overpowered, bound, and afflicted because of hidden pride in my heart.