A well-known actor said he enjoyed playing “flawed” characters in movies because people could relate better to an imperfect character.
Most of us would agree that it’s easier to understand people who aren’t perfect because we are imperfect.
God included stories in the Bible of people who were deceitful, weak, unreliable, and angry.
Take Jacob, who deceived his father so that he would receive a blessing (Gen. 27:1-29).
There was Gideon, who was unsure of God that he asked Him twice for proof that He would be faithful to do what He said He would do (Judg. 6:39).
Then Peter, who feared for his own safety, even denied knowing his friend and Lord (Mark 14:66-72).
But all people in these stories were able to overcome their shortcomings and ultimately became useful. That happened when they depended on God and not on themselves.
God’s strength is made perfect in weakness,
For when we are weak He is strong;
He gives us His grace and His power
To overcome in us what’s wrong
For when we are weak He is strong;
He gives us His grace and His power
To overcome in us what’s wrong
It’s good to learn of our weakness if it drives us to lean on God’s strength.
- ODB
