Bible Strength

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Mankind has a history of having incredible strengths that allow us to overcome even the largest and formidable of obstacles. We also have weaknesses that can ruin what we have worked so hard for in an instant. Many of these qualities are displayed through the characters of the Bible. Whether it’s kings that have insecure weakness or peasants that have incredible strengths that allow them to rise above those kings. The Bible is filled with great examples of the greatest weaknesses and strengths of mankind. One of the most significant weaknesses of mankind portrayed throughout the Bible is disobedience. In one instance, Adam and Eve, the very first humans, were told they could eat fruit from whatever tree they wanted, except the Tree of Knowledge. Even after perpetual warnings from …show more content…
Mankind has a will to overcome and recover from disasters. Job, a wealthy man in the Bible, had everything stripped away from him. His children died, his wealth was gone, his livestock dead, and he was struck with leprosy. Job experienced much pain and heartache, but he didn’t lose faith, and he knew that he would recover. Job demonstrated extreme resilience. Even though his whole life crumbled before his eyes, he beared the pain and overcame the disaster that he faced. As a reward for Job’s resilience and loyalty, God returned Job’s wealth back to him two fold. Mankind has always found a way to overcome difficulties and disasters. Mankind has a plethora of strengths and weaknesses. Some of which cause our downfall, and some of which bring us right back up out of the ashes. Disobedience has gotten mankind no where, but we always find a way to overcome our blunders and disasters that strike us. Many of these examples are demonstrated throughout the Bible. Between Job and Adam and Eve, mankind has seen some high points and low points when it comes to strengths and

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