15-20. Samson Lost Sense of Sacredness of His Work—Samson, that mighty man of valor, was under a solemn vow to be a Nazarite during the period of his life; but becoming infatuated by the charms of a lewd woman, he rashly broke that sacred pledge. Satan worked through his agents to destroy this ruler of Israel, that the mysterious power which he possessed might no longer intimidate the enemies of God’s people. It was the influence of this bold woman that separated him from God, her artifices that proved his ruin. The love and service which God claims, Samson gave to this woman. This was idolatry. He lost all sense of the sacred character and work of God, and sacrificed honor, conscience, and every valuable interest, to base passion (The Signs of the Times, July 1, 1903).{2BC 1007.6}

15-20. Samson mistede fornemmelsen for hans hellige arbejde. - Samson, den mægtige og tapre mand, var under højtidelig ed at være en nazaræer i hans livsperiode; men blev forblindet af en utugtig kvindes fortryllelse, brød han overilet den hellige ed. Satan arbejdede igennem sine agenter for at udslette sin hersker i Israel, så den mystiske kraft han besad ikke længere kunne true Guds folks fjender. Det var indflydelsen fra denne frække kvinde der adskilte ham fra Gud, hendes list som viste sig som hans ruin. Den kærlighed og tjeneste som Gud forlanger, gav Samson til denne kvinde. Dette var afgudsdyrkelse. Han mistede al fornemmelse for Guds hellige karakter og arbejde og ofrede ære, samvittighed, og al dyrebar interesse, for fornedret lidenskab (ST 1. juli, 1903).