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The Story of Delilah – The Betrayal That Stole Strength

The Story of Delilah – The Betrayal That Stole Strength Samson was chosen by God from birth, set apart as a Nazirite, gifted with supernatural strength to deliver Israel from its enemies. No chains could hold him. No army could defeat him. But Samson loved Delilah. The Philistine rulers came to her and said, “Find the secret of his strength, and we will give you great riches.” Day after day, Delilah pressed Samson with questions. “How can you be bound?” “Where does your strength come from?” Samson resisted at first, but his heart grew weak. Trust replaced wisdom. Desire blinded discernment. At last, Samson told her the truth: “A razor has never touched my head. If my hair is cut, my strength will leave me.” While Samson slept on her lap, Delilah called for a servant. His hair was cut. His strength left him—and he did not know the Lord had departed from him. The Philistines seized Samson, blinded him, and bound him in chains. The story teaches: betrayal often comes from those closest to us. When trust replaces obedience to God, even the strongest can fall. What is given to God must never be surrendered to desire. (Based on Judges 16)