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Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak meaning

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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