Four Ways Love Can Be Destroyed According to the Story of Delilah and Samson

Explore the downfall of love in the biblical narrative of Delilah and Samson, highlighting how deceit, greed, physical harm, and manipulation can erode relationships. Learn valuable lessons on honesty, contentment, gentleness, and avoiding contentious behavior to nurture healthy love bonds.

• Love
• Relationships
• Biblical Characters
• Deceit
• Lessons

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1. Bad Girls of the Bible Delilah: The Deceitful Darling Judges 16

2. Four Ways Love for Delilah Destroyed Samson She didn t love him as much as he loved her, or as much as she pretended to love him (Judges 16:4) God calls us to be honest in our relationships Psalm 15 Ephesians 4:15, 25 Ephesians 5:9 God calls us to love as a verb, not a noun I Corinthians 13:1-3 Ephesians 5:25-33 John 13:35

3. Four Ways Love for Delilah Destroyed Samson She was greedy, and put more importance on material things than their relationship (Judges 16:5) God calls us to be content with our situations Philippians 4:11-12 I Timothy 6:6-8 Proverbs 30:8 God warns us of the danger of getting caught up pursuing riches Matthew 6:19-21 Mark 4:19 Luke 18:24

4. Four Ways Love for Delilah Destroyed Samson She openly tried to do him physical harm (Judges 16:6- 14) God calls us to be gentle Philippians 4:5 I Timothy 6:11 2 Timothy 2:24 God calls us to be kind to one another Romans 12:10 Colossians 3:12 Proverbs 31:26

5. Four Ways Love for Delilah Destroyed Samson She was a nagging and manipulative partner (Judges 16:10, 13, 15) God warns us against nagging and contention Proverbs 21:9 Galatians 5:19-21 God condemns manipulation and trickery Matthew 5:37 Matthew 7:15-16 1 Timothy 4:1

6. Four Ways We Can Destroy Love Withhold love and affection Push for material things over spiritual Harm our loved ones, physically or emotionally Nag and manipulate with words and actions