Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Matthew 26:41
Here we find another verse which has become universalized when Jesus was speaking at a particular moment to a particular situation.
Jesus is in the Garden of Gethsemane with Peter, James, and John and he is admonishing them to stay awake and pray. A feat that they are having issues with because Jesus has come back and found them asleep.Yet, as I said, we have universalized it to cover and and every situation of temptation.
"I wanted to do the right thing, but, you know, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, I'm sorry."
I'm sure you've heard this, and most likely have said something to this extent yourself, I have. Now, are there times when this is true? You bet, but there are also times when it is not. There are times when the spirit is not willing and there are times when the flesh is strong. In fact, it is my belief that through devotion and work we can strengthen our flesh. Thats the point of becoming a disciple, isn't it?
+ Should this passage be universalized? Why or why not?
+ Can you improve the strength of your flesh? If so, how are you working on it?
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