Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

been nobler and happier, but friendship with idolaters corrupted
him.
Since his hometown of Zorah was near the country of the
Philistines, Samson started to mingle with them on friendly terms. A
young woman living in the Philistine town of Timnath caught
Samson's interest, and he determined to make her his wife. His Godfearing
parents tried to persuade him not to do this, but his only
answer was, "She pleases me well," so finally the marriage took
place.
Just as he was entering manhood, the time more than any other
when he should have been true to God, Samson connected himself
with the enemies of Israel. He did not ask whether he could better
honor God when united with his chosen one. God has promised
wisdom to all who seek to honor Him first, but there is no promise
to those determined to please themselves.
How often emotions rule in the selection of husband or wife!
The two people do not ask counsel of God nor have His honor in
mind. Satan is constantly seeking to strengthen his power over the
people of God by leading them to unite with his followers. To
accomplish this, he tries to arouse unholy passions.
But the Lord has instructed His people not to join their lives
with those who do not have His love living in them: "What accord
has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an
unbeliever? And what agreement has the temple of God with idols?"
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