weakness of the flesh

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"It used to be called 'Monk's disease,' coming from the effort to measure up to a great task against the weakness of the flesh," Quinn said.

From Time Magazine Archive

But when they come to full age, if any of them, on account of the weakness of the flesh, wish to marry, they shall not be denied the right of doing so.

From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen

The weakness of the flesh may cause a straying from the right path, but man can turn the desires of the flesh into the service of the good.

From Jewish Theology by Kohler, Kaufmann

This he did timidly: with shame for the weakness of the flesh.

From Every Man for Himself by Duncan, Norman

I feel it to be of especial value in this case, because I am young in years and in my ministry, and am conscious of a great weakness of the flesh.

From The Damnation of Theron Ware by Frederic, Harold