The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak
This page is about the saying "The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak"
Possible meaning:
Even though we may want to say "No" to temptation (doing something bad), our body may be unable to resist it.
Origin: This proverb is based on a verse in the Bible (Matthew 26:41): "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak."
spirit (noun): the non-physical part of a person (including emotions and character); the soul
willing (adj.): ready or happy to do something
flesh (noun): the physical part of a person; the body; the outer surface of the body
willing (adj.): ready or happy to do something
flesh (noun): the physical part of a person; the body; the outer surface of the body
See Saying of the Day today
Contributor: Josef Essberger