Beware of Delilah's 2

Text* ; Judges 16:6

*_So Delilah asked Samson, please tell me the secret to your great strength and how you may be tied up and tortured. ( ISV)._*

Yesterday, we established what Delilah stands for, today, we shall be looking at her operations and the way out.

*HOW DELILAH OPERATES*

From our text, it was clear what Delilah's missions are:

1. They go after the source of one's power and inspiration with the sole aim of destroying it. Judges 16:6

2. They are persistently consistent in demanding for the source of your power and strength- your commitment and love for God, your prayer time, your study time, your fellowship time, your morals, your values, your virtues etc, Judged 16:10, 13, 15.

3. They are sentimental (appealing only to your emotions) and soft (having no core values) and most times, they are fun to be with. Judges 17:19

4. They stay very close to you until their missions are accomplished. Judges 16:20-21.

5. They show no mercy.

*HOW TO ESCAPE*

1. Enter not into her path. Prov.7:25. The whole of proverbs chapter seven is a warning against straying into the path of an adulterous woman.

The 'red signal' is always there to ward off anyone who is not willing to perish.

Prevention is always better than cure, and to obey is better than sacrifice. The best way to escape Delilah, is to avoid her path.

*Avoid people who mock your love for God, your vision, and your core values. Avoid time wasters, they are destiny destroyers.*

** *Always remember that whoever is not adding to you is taking from you, there is no middle ground.*

2. Deliver yourself. Prov. 6:1-5.

Peradventure you have already entered into Delilah's path, know that her path is as good as a trap.

You can glean a wisdom from what Solomon said in proverbs chapter 6.

First, confront yourself with the bitter truth that you have pitched your tent with the wrong fellow(s), second, confront the "Delilah' and make your intentions clear- " I am no longer interested in whatever it is we shared together ".

Be resolute in your decision and seek help where appropriate.

*Don't be deceived evil communication corrupts good manners. 1Cor. 15:33.*

Men(humans) are lured into temptation merely because of their lust.BE GUIDED!

*PRAYER FOCUS*

1. I receive the Grace to turn my back against every negative influence in my life.

*Bible reading:* Proverbs 7:6-27, Psalm 1: 1-6

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