Judges 16-18 More on Samson

When God blesses you with His gifts, be it strength, wisdom, wealth or “fill in the blank,” we are to humbly accept and utilize them for His glory. It seems that Samson forgot those wise principles and in the end he sought revenge for his eyes, but not for his people. How tragic is that? 

What is the lesson we are to glean from Samson? It is this: when God blesses you or your family with His divine gifts, offer them for service to honor Him, not for selfish reasons, which Samson did.  He was chosen before birth to bring honor and glory to God but sin took over his heart and the blessings were never his first calling. 

I think there is another lesson we can glean and it is this: parents of gifted children are called to a higher standard. Often as a teacher of these children I have found the traits of selfishness and misplaced pride but not humility. 

Parents, if God has blessed you with one of these exceptional children, walk closely with the Lord. Memorize and teach 2 Tim 3:16 to and for them. A second verse to teach these precious children is Prov 16:18 “18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.” God honors humility, not pride.