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What does it mean that the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak?



    
    

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Shea S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries
Just before His arrest, Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, and He said to His disciples, "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak"...

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