All that went to Sunday school classes have heard of Samson. Like Noah, Jonah, David & Goliath, and Jesus' miracles Samon's story belongs to the popular parts of the Bible. Non-believers may think of Samson and Delilah, whether it's the painting, movie, opera or song with that title. What's the story really all about? And what can you, especially the men among us, learn from the baddest boy in the whole Bible? Mark Atteberry wrote this book in 2003. Now in 2014, a reprint is published, the lessons are timeless. Twelve tendencies or lessons learned from only 94 verses in the book of Judges. Disregarding boundaries, lust, anger, risky behavior, repetitive mistakes and overestimation of own cleverness. Big egos, struggling with intimacy, breaking rules, ignore good advice, taking too much for granted, and losing sight of the big picture.
Atteberry lets you discover details in Samson's story, you surely didn't notice before. While Atteberry has numerous examples from sports, politics, and entertainment of established figures that fell, it's of course all about yourself. Poignant questions, piercing through your outer defenses. Aren't we all receptive to The Samson Syndrome? Freedom, living by God's boundaries, enjoying life to the fullest. Building lasting intimate relationships, while staying humble. As Paul said in 1 Corinthians 10:12: "Even if you think you can stand up to temptation, be careful not to fall." The book's appendix contains study questions. ( )