Compromise

Compromise

When is compromise dangerous?

God’s Response

Delilah pouted, “How can you tell me, ‘I love you,’ when you don’t share your secrets with me?” . . . She tormented him with her nagging day after day until he was sick to death of it. Finally, Samson shared his secret with her. Judges 16:15-17

Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to its lustful desires. Romans 6:12

The crafty Philistines knew they couldn’t match Samson’s brute strength, so they aimed at his weakness—his inability to stay away from seductive women. Temptation always strikes at our weak spots, not our strengths. “How can you say you love me?” Delilah whined, and Samson gave in. Our weak spots are those areas we refuse to give over to God. They are joints in our armor at which the enemy takes aim, the areas in which we compromise our convictions for a few moments of pleasure. In those areas of weakness, we must ask God to cover our weaknesses with his strength. You must understand your weaknesses so you can arm yourself against Satan’s attacks.

God’s Promise

God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it. 1 Corinthians 10:13