So, how many ways can Samson violate his Naziritic vows (that's a question, Samson, not a challenge!)? Samson wants what he is forbidden to have, eats what he should not, thinks with his hormones instead of his brain, and gets mad when the Philistines "plow with his heifer." And STILL, God is using all of this to accomplish His will.

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