Meaning of 'Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak'
What does the saying 'Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak' mean?
Idiom: Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak
Meaning:
If the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, someone lacks the willpower to change things they do because they derive too much pleasure from them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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