Samson's parents knew the secret of Samson's strength since his birth, yet they told no one (Judges 13:5).
The day Delilah heard of it, she told Samson's enemies and brought Samson down to his knees, they even plucked out his eyes and enslaved him. (Judges 16:17,18)
THREE LESSONS:
Everyone qualifies for your love, but not all the people you love qualify to know the secrets of your life! Because, some cannot handle it, and others cannot wait to trade your secret for personal gain!
The enemy that will destroy you, will not come with a sword but with a smile!
Learning to keep your friends' secrets is not only about trust, but destinies are at stake. Nothing can be more dangerous and painful than to share your secrets with your enemy thinking they are your friends!
THREE CATEGORIES OF FRIENDS;
a.) Confidants - They will walk with you no matter how hard it gets. You need to be grateful if you have one
b.) Associates - They team up with you to achieve a common goal.....most of the time they compete for the same prize/goals with you! Be very careful with these kind, they may push you down in order to win the prize
c.) Comrades - They team up with you just to fight a common enemy. They will be gone once the enemy is defeated.....you should not be worried when they leave, they were there for a season.
Always bear this in mind, some friends are there for a reason, some for a season, and for some, a life time. Know the place of your friend, don't force it when is no longer working, most times it could be hard to let go, I know , let it go.
I heard an experience with a friend I thought turned sister, when the season she was meant to say in my life elapsed, I didn't understand this fact and I was forcing the friendship, and it didn't end on a good note.
BE CAREFUL OF THOSE YOU CALL FRIENDS