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  SAMSON'S ADMONITORY FALL
  by Clement of Rome
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Summary: The sermon warns against the dangers of being led astray by a
married woman and emphasizes the importance of self-control and
separation from temptation.

Topics: "Temptation And Sin", "Spiritual Weakness"
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 10:12

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Clement of Rome preaches about the story of Samson, a Nazarite
consecrated to God with great strength, who fell into ruin due to his
weakness for a woman. He challenges the listeners to reflect on their
own weaknesses and the importance of knowing their limits. Clement
emphasizes the danger of temptation, especially involving relationships
with married or consecrated individuals, urging caution and avoidance of
situations that could lead to sin.

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CONTENT
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Have you not heard concerning Samson the Nazarite, with whom was the
Spirit of God, the man of great strength? This man, who was a Nazarite,
and consecrated to God, and who was gifted with strength and might, a
woman brought to ruin with her wretched body, and with her vile passion.
Are you, perchance, such a man as he?

Know yourself, and know the measure of your strength.The married woman
catches precious souls. Therefore, we do not allow any man whatsoever to
sit with a married woman; much less to live in the same house with a
maiden who has taken the vow, or to sleep where she sleeps, or to be
constantly with her. For this is to be hated and abominated by those who
fear God.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/clement-of-rome/samsons-admonitory-fall/
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