So I'm looking forward to reading Matthew next week. I'm a little tired of the judges and their tendency towards violence in the name of God. Delilah was seduced by money, Samson seduced by love, the people seduced by the power. In the end, most of them met a violent end, although we don't know what happened to Delilah. Did she take the money and run? Or was she sick with herself afterwards like Judas was? There is physical strength, the power of beauty, and the desire for power. None of these are bad in and of themselves, but when they are not connected to a moral strength, they can lead to such destruction. Perhaps this story reminds us that it has always been a challenge to hold both ideals - physical and moral strength - together. We often seem to value physical power and strength without giving equal time and attention to the ethical implications of our actions.
-melanie
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