
The Samson Syndrome
What You Can Learn from the Baddest Boy in the Bible
Mark Atteberry(Author)
Thomas Nelson Publishers
Published on 22. April 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-8499-2194-0 (ISBN)
Description
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 didn't think his sin was any big deal. But it's clear as you read his story that the older he got, the more sin held him in its grip.
The Samson Syndrome is a set of twelve tendencies or challenges that strong men will always face. Obstacles like lust, ignoring good advice, big egos, fears of authentic intimacy, losing sight of the big picture, and others, have the ability to be any man's undoing. Atteberry's mission is to remind men of the joy of living within God's boundaries, because he believes there's a little Samson in all of us. With God's help we're capable of such great things. But we're never more than one bad choice away from humiliation. However, it doesn't have to be that way if you want to fulfill your God-given potential.
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 didn't think his sin was any big deal. But it's clear as you read his story that the older he got, the more sin held him in its grip.
The Samson Syndrome is a set of twelve tendencies or challenges that strong men will always face. Obstacles like lust, ignoring good advice, big egos, fears of authentic intimacy, losing sight of the big picture, and others, have the ability to be any man's undoing. Atteberry's mission is to remind men of the joy of living within God's boundaries, because he believes there's a little Samson in all of us. With God's help we're capable of such great things. But we're never more than one bad choice away from humiliation. However, it doesn't have to be that way if you want to fulfill your God-given potential.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Nashville
United States
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
210 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8499-2194-0 (9780849921940)
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04/2014
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Mark Atteberry is the award-winning author of eleven books. He has been the preaching minister of Poinciana Christian Church in Kissimmee, Florida since 1989. A popular speaker, he has preached and led workshops at countless churches, conferences, colleges, and retreats. He is married to Marilyn, his high school sweetheart.