THE SNARE OF PLEASURE

Samson, who was head-over-heels in love with Delilah, did not realize that the Philistines intended to use his beloved to find out the secret of his strength. The Philistines were plotting to subdue Samson who had been causing chaos for them. After several times of deceiving his beloved, the pleas and pressures from the woman finally melted his heart to reveal the source of his strength, until the Philistines could subdue him.

Perhaps today we also have a pleasure that is very difficult for us to let go, even though deep down we realize that it can bring us down. We should cast it away without hesitation if indeed it can weaken our faith in the Lord, even bind us tightly in darkness. Instead of allowing something that can snare us to constantly tempt us, it is better for us to completely let it go because if God leaves us, our lives will be miserable and full of bitterness.

Having a pleasure is normal, but if it starts to shake our faith in the Lord (losing self-control), we should examine ourselves immediately. If the pleasure causes us to lose self-control, great distress can befall us who cannot withstand temptation. We should be willing to let go of that pleasure. God will replace it with good things that bring us closer to Him. --KSD/www.renunganharian.net