God’s Hall of Fame of Faith Today's Three-minute Bible Study Print, Study and Apply Title: God's Hall of Fame of Faith------------------------------ Date: 07/13/2000 Keywords: "faith" "Samson" Welcome to eXXit, the web site designed to help you stand strong in the face of sexual temptation. Passage: Hebrews 11:32-34* 32. And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, 33. who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, 34. quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Questions 1. Hebrews 11 is sometimes called "The Hall of Fame of Faith." Knowing what you know of Samson's life (you might want to review the eXXit studies for July 7-12, 2000), does it surprise you to see Samson listed here?   2. What do you learn about God's assessment of a person's life by virtue of the fact that Samson is included in Hebrews 11?   Practical help There was something about Samson that God valued very highly. That "something" was at the core of who he was; he was a believer. We don't see it come out very clearly in the stories in Judges 13-16, but Hebrews 11 assures us that it was there. And that faith is what God values. Hebrews 11 says that "without faith it is impossible to please God." Samson sinned, but had faith and therefore pleased God. Yes, Samson blew it many times in many ways, but his trust in God was weightier than his sin. As it was for Samson, so it is for every one of us. We, too, will "blow it" many times in many ways. We may fall down numerous times when it comes to Internet porn. But, take heart. God values our faith more than our morality. Lapses in morality are not eternal show-stoppers. Lack of faith is. The most important thing in life is trusting Jesus Christ for eternal life and forgiveness of sins. (If you would like to find out more about how to become a Christian, click here.) eXXit homepage Index of three-minute studies Copyright 2000 by eXXit *"Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, © Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission."