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

2 Corinthians 12:10

Spiritual weakness leads to increased reliance on God

See also

Matthew 26:41
Romans 4:19
1 Corinthians 1:27-29; 2:2-5

pp Mk 14:38

1 Corinthians 1:27

Weakness demonstrates the power of God

See also

Isaiah 40:29-31; 50:4
Jeremiah 31:25
2 Corinthians 12:5-10
Romans 8:26

God helps those who are weak

See also

Isaiah 40:29
Ezekiel 34:16
Joel 3:10
Hebrews 11:34
Romans 15:1

Spiritual weakness should not be despised

See also

Matthew 26:41
Romans 14:1
1 Corinthians 4:10; 8:7-12; 9:22

pp Mk 14:38

Hebrews 12:12

Overcoming spiritual weakness

See also

The importance of overcoming weakness

Joshua 1:6-7
Joel 3:10
Matthew 6:28-33
1 Corinthians 16:13
Hebrews 11:11
Romans 4:20

See also

Weakness can be overcome by trusting in God

Matthew 8:26; 14:30-31
2 Timothy 1:6-8
James 1:6

See also

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1180 God, wisdom of
3030 Holy Spirit, power
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6257 unbelievers
6672 grace in relationships
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8030 trust
8225 devotion
8354 trustworthiness