1. The Book of Fallen People - Faithful God JUDGES 14 Samson’s Failure – God’s Faithfulness

2. The Book of Fallen People - Faithful God

3. The Book of Fallen People - Faithful God A. Samson’s Failures 1.Disrespected his Parents (v.1-4) 2.Defiled his Person (v. 5-9) 3.Defended his Pride (v.10-20) B. God’s Faithfulness

4. The Book of Fallen People - Faithful God Disrespected his Parents (v.1-4)

5. The Book of Fallen People - Faithful God Disrespected his Parents (v.1-4) Israelites were told not to marry the people of Canaan. (Deuteronomy 7:1-6a) Couldn’t control his eyes [Lust of the Eyes] Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.”

6. The Book of Fallen People - Faithful God Defiled his Person (v. 5-9) Nazarite Vow: 1.No Fruit of the Vine 2.No Touching of a Dead Body 3.No Cutting Hair Couldn’t control his appetite [Lust of the Flesh]

7. The Book of Fallen People - Faithful God Defended his Pride (v.10-20) Couldn’t control his mouth nor his anger due to his pride [Pride of Life]

8. The Book of Fallen People - Faithful God Defended his Pride (v.10-20) II Corinthians 6:17 “Come out from them and be separate, says the Lord.” Michael Wilcock: “There is no such thing as harmonious co-existence between the church and the world, for where there is no conflict it is because the world has taken over.” James 4:4 “Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God?”

9. The Book of Fallen People - Faithful God God’s Faithfulness Even when we fail God, He remains faithful! God can also turn our mistakes into something good that brings glory to Him!

10. The Book of Fallen People - Faithful God Application 1.Produce Fruit – Self Control…Galatians 5:23 2.Don’t Compromise – Hebrews 12:1 3.Praise God that he is Faithful in spite of our Failure – Romans 8:28