Well, I can’t say I have ever really sat down to think about what my strengths and weaknesses are in terms of the flesh. I have found this a rather difficult assignment, mostly because what I might deem a weakness can easily be explained as a spiritual issue. I think.
I suppose noting my strengths is the easier half of this equation. I believe I have good organizational skills; I do well with maps and spatial orientation, and I have been blessed with a memory which is keen on remembering trivial information as well as able to digest and apply complex concepts (which might seem contradictory given the difficulty I am currently experiencing with this assignment!) I write well- although, I am not sure if this is a strength or simply a learned skill; however, I am not as competent at speaking my thoughts.
My biggest weaknesses, I think, are also my strengths; they can be my weaknesses if I trust in them, which, I gather, puts me into the realm of the spiritual rather than the physical. Also, I know I do have a rather weak stomach. When our baby is born, I don’t know how well I will handle dirty diapers or the flu! Not very well, I’m afraid.
Another idea that came to mind that may have some biological bearing, but seems blurred into the spiritual, is a propensity to physical attraction and lust. Of course, the desire for physical pleasure was created by God for our enjoyment in the right context and in moderation (in the case of food, etc.). However, whether by nature or by nurture I find myself to be easily swayed into sinning in this area of life. James says that wars and strife come from our desires for pleasure at war in our members (4:1). Is it possible that we have physical weaknesses that the Tempter taps into to lead us astray also? Is it possible that we, while not denying responsibility for our sinful choices and actions, have a propensity to sin in certain areas because of a physical deficiency or weakness? I’ll have to sleep on that question.
Well, having slept on that, I still am no closer to an answer. Any thoughts?
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