Publisher's Synopsis
The life of Samson serves as both a testimony and template of secrecy and inner oppression within the hearts of many men. Unlike many Bible stories, the story of Samson speaks volumes to the concealed conflict that most men endure and are held hostage by. I believe that Samson's inner struggle was very real and is relevant to men today. Society tends to "play down" issues by simply ruling habitual male struggles as, "Just a passing phase, everyone makes mistakes," or "a man will be a man." However, chronic conflicts that afflict the souls of men cannot be overlooked or ignored. Society concludes that men are weak if they pursue clinical counseling, gain faith in God, or acquire help in their time of emotional need. Therefore, men tend to medicate themselves through alcohol abuse, drugs, sex, pornography, working excessive hours at the office, and using many other techniques to take away the pain and shame of the Samson within. The hard cold truth is: there is a Samson in all of us.
