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"The Oldest Sin In The World" (Judges 13)
Originally Delivered: May 31, 2009
Message Length: 39 min.
Abstract - Pastor Don challenges us to know the oldest sin in the world is.  If you believe it is prostitution you are wrong.  This sin is responsible for more pain, suffering, loss, and death than any other sin.  It has caused the failure of more successful people than you can count.  Do you know what it is yet?  Better yet, how much of it do you have?
 

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Introduction:

His birth was announced by angels. A Nazirite dedicated to God. What potential, what a blessing, what a waste.

 Oldest sin in the world Genesis 3:1 PRIDE.

#I         Samson was to prideful to listen to his parents.

a.       Judges 14:1-3

b.      Even gifted children need to learn to obey.

c.       Luke 2: 41-52

d.      Teaching your children how to whine.

e.       If your children won’t obey you they won’t obey God.

f.        Samson was spoiled and most spoiled people have a temper. Their pride will bring out their temper

#II        Samson was to prideful to accept defeat.

a.       Most people fail because they have not learned how to lose.

b.      “Winning isn’t everything it is the only thing” and when they lose they just quit, give up Rather than pick it all up and start again.

c.       Judges 15:1-3 REVENGE

d.      A Chinese proverbs says “He who seeks revenge should dig two graves.”

e.       Proverbs 29:11

f.        Results of Samson actions Vs. 6

g.       Vs. 7 W.Va  proverb “If you get kicked twice with the same mule, can’t teach you anything.”

h.       Vs. 19 Don’t interpret the patience’s of God as a license to continue to sin.

#III      His pride blinded him, he did not acknowledge his strength came from God.

            Judges 16:4F

a.       Compare King David Psalms 144:1

b.      Never play with sin.

c.       Who cut Samson hair?

d.      One of the saddest verses in the Bible Judges 16:20

Conclusion:

            What have we learned? I Corinthians 10:11-12

Recognize your gifts are a blessing from God.

Listen to the advice of your parents.

Read, know, and obey Gods word.

Even Gods gifted people sin.

It is sad to see wasted skills.

God is always ready to forgive. When we ask.

EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST, EVERY SINNER CAN HAVE A FUTURE.