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

It lasted but a second, however, when the noble will overcame the weakness of the flesh and enabled the speaker to continue his dying instructions.

From The Baron's Sons by J?kai, M?r

He recognized indeed that it was only a weakness of the flesh; yet he craved their friendship's help, and repeatedly asked them to watch with him, for his soul was exceeding sorrowful.

From The Life of Jesus of Nazareth by Rhees, Rush

But that I have often found a difficult matter, partly on account of the weakness of the flesh, and partly also on account of bodily infirmities and multiplicity of engagements.

From A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller Written by Himself, First Part by Müller, George

Marriage was viewed in its lowest form, more as a concession to the weakness of the flesh than as a desirable state for all men and women.

From Religion & Sex Studies in the Pathology of Religious Development by Cohen, Chapman