Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8200 The character of the believer  »  8357 weakness  »  8359 weakness, spiritual

Human standards of strength and weakness are overturned by God's perspective and may be used for his glory.

Spiritual weakness leads to increased reliance on God

2 Corinthians 12:10 See also Matthew 26:41 pp Mark 14:38; Romans 4:19; 1 Corinthians 1:27-29; Corinthians 2:2-5

Weakness demonstrates the power of God

1 Corinthians 1:27 See also Isaiah 40:29-31; Isaiah 50:4; Jeremiah 31:25; 2 Corinthians 12:5-10

God helps those who are weak

Romans 8:26 See also Isaiah 40:29; Ezekiel 34:16; Joel 3:10; Hebrews 11:34

Spiritual weakness should not be despised

Romans 15:1 See also Matthew 26:41 pp Mark 14:38; Romans 14:1; 1 Corinthians 4:10; Corinthians 8:7-12; Corinthians 9:22

Overcoming spiritual weakness

The importance of overcoming weakness

Hebrews 12:12 See also Joshua 1:6-7; Joel 3:10; Matthew 6:28-33; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Hebrews 11:11

Weakness can be overcome by trusting in God

Romans 4:20 See also Matthew 8:26; Matthew 14:30-31; 2 Timothy 1:6-8; James 1:6

See also

1045  God, glory of
1180  God, wisdom of
3030  Holy Spirit, power
3221  Holy Spirit & prayer
5450  poverty, spiritual
6253  temptation, avoiding causing
6671  grace & Christian life
8026  faith, growth in
8030  trust
8224  dependence
8353  tolerance