Biblical Couples: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
It should be no surprise then that the Bible’s narrative is so often impacted by a man and woman together. Some are good, some are bad, but here we take a look at some of the most famous couples in the Good Book!
Ananias and Sapphira
Ananias and Sapphira don’t seem so bad – taking some money aside and giving the rest to the church is sensible financial planning. Yet we learn of them by a cautionary tale. Selling their land, they decide to give money to the early church…but publicly boast and lie about it by claiming the money offered the church was the full sum. Because they lied to God and sought the praise of men for their fake generosity, the two were smitten – struck dead by a not-so-happy miracle.
Samson and Delilah
A Nazirite from birth, Samson never cuts his hair nor does he eat or drink anything made from grapes. But despite his great strength and role as God’s judge for the Israelites over and against the Philistines, Samson’s weakness seems to be women. First looking to marry a Philistine who is given in marriage to someone else, he later has an affair with Delilah. Delilah is bribed by her countrymen to learn the secret of Samson’s strength. She does so and betrays him, as he betrayed his vow.
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