Al Capone, Samson, And The Accountant

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Al Capone is probably the most famous mobster in history. He was feared by all his enemies. He was so powerful that he had police and judges on his payroll. There were those who tried to bring him down, but nothing worked. Finally, something did work. Those investigating him found that he hadn't paid his taxes. That was his Achilles heel. The notorious, powerful Al Capone was brought down by accountants. In the Bible, Samson was the strongest of men, yet he was also brought down because of his carelessness and weakness. It's often not our strength that determines our fate, but our weakness. Capone had all sorts of power at his disposal, but it wasn't the lack of power that destroyed him, it was his own carelessness that would overcome him. It's not enough to be aware of your strength - you need to be aware of your weakness. Do whatever you have to do to take care of it. Because the truly strong aren't those who have power, but those who know and who provide for their weakness.

From Message #945 - Your Achilles Heel