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St. Catherine of Siena once said: "If you are what you should be, you will set the world on fire." This is our challenge in life—to become the people God created us to be. And yet, as noble as these words sound, we all struggle in some way or other to live them out because of our flaws and weaknesses.
When Paul said he was an earthen vessel that carried a treasure, he was contrasting the presence of God in his heart with his human nature, which had its own share of strengths and weaknesses.
Some of Paul’s strengths included his sharp mind, his perseverance, and his concern for the people in the churches he founded. As far as his weaknesses were concerned, Paul was not the best public speaker, his appearance was not attractive, and he could be impatient at times. But whatever his strengths or weaknesses, Paul was clear about one thing: The gospel he preached far exceeded the witness he gave. This was the foundation of his defense against the “false apostles” who were calling into question his message by focusing on his personal weaknesses.
You can just hear Paul saying, “Christ lives in…
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