Samson, the Strongest Yet Weakest Man
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Physically, Samson was the strongest man upon the earth, but in
self-control, integrity, and firmness, he was one of the weakest. He
who is mastered by his passions is a weak man. Real greatness is
measured by the power of the feelings that a man controls, not by
those that control him.
Those who in the way of duty are brought into trial may be sure
that God will preserve them; but if men willfully place themselves
under the power of temptation, they will fall, sooner or later. Satan
attacks us at our weak points, working through defects in the character
to gain control of the whole man. He knows that if these defects are
cherished, he will succeed.
But none need be overcome. Help will be given to every soul who
really desires it. Angels of God that ascend and descend the ladder
which Jacob saw in vision will help every soul who will, to climb even
to the highest heaven.
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