Samson had no inner strength to resist the temptations, because he disobeyed God’s word. Do you remember how Rebekah’s mother and brother blessed her? She was about to depart with Abraham’s servant, to go be Isaac’s bride.

Genesis 24:60 says, “…may your descendants possess the gates of those who hate them.” We have a hateful enemy. He sets traps to ensnare us through irresistible temptations. Let’s look to Jesus as our example.

in John 14:30 Jesus said, “…the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.” The Amplified says, “…there is nothing in Me that belongs to him, and he has no power over Me).”

How was Samson defeated? He deceived, he waffled, he flirted with the enemy. How was Joshua victorious? He instantly obeyed all that the Lord commanded him. He didn’t question the Lord, nor delay following His orders.