The Samson Syndrome: What You Can Learn from the Baddest Boy in the Bible

Why do some strong men fail while others succeed? Like the biblical character Samson, all strong men--those who are successful, influential, self-confident, aggressive, or widely respected--face twelve tendencies that can lead to sin and even personal tragedy.

The adventurous and gifted Samson--whose story is told in four chapters of the book of Judges--never had the intention of fighting against God. He was just a fun-loving guy looking for a good time. Like so many strong men today, he did...