According to dictionary.com the definition of weakness is : the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like. Wickedness is : evil or morally bad in principle or practice. I am sure there are a lot more suitable definitions out there that you can find better but let's just take this ones for now. Later on we are not going to take them by how the dictionary defined these words but we are going to compare their individual context in daily application.
The importance of distinguishing our weakness and our wickedness is needed for us to have clarity in treading our daily journey. Not only we will open up ourselves we will also have clearer and easier way to identify the things we need to adjust in ourselves.
In weakness we can easily say " I cannot do anything about it" because it is my nature. We sugarcoat it by saying that's how I am created. There is truth to that. Like for example if you have weak eyesight, speech impediment, learning disability etc. But in spite of having those weaknesses we still want to have some development for us to go about our daily lives. I have seen a lot of people achieved great things despite their disabilities. I am sure you did too.
Wickedness on the other hand is the part of our life that we can say "I can do something about it" because there is an accountability. If we happen to be authentic in using our soul as the umpire for our actions. Soul hinges ourselves whether we align our behavior in spiritual manner or body/fleshly/selfish inclined.
My struggle sometimes is that I tend to misuse in categorizing my wickedness versus my weakness. Looking back at the examples above if your eyesight is weak but you always have the eyes to see the bad/wrong in others then that's being judgmental and that is your wickedness not weakness. If you are weak in speech or have speech impediment but you always have the time to speak slanders, lies, insults, hateful words to others. That's not weakness that is your wickedness. Same thing with learning disability if that is your weak spot, but always have the time and ability to scam, manipulate, taking advantage of others. That is your wickedness not weakness. It's a clear cut. Being wrong has a solution, educate yourself to do what is right so that you will avoid what is wrong. Being bad however has no excuse. You can re-train your mind from doing your wrong habits. That's why it takes years and years to remove bad habits because it is intentional. Weakness is different from wickedness. Seeing things this way personally for me is helpful for our self and others. I believe that we influence others by our actions not by our words. As the old saying goes "action speaks louder than words". Maybe making a list of our weakness and wickedness won't be a bad idea to be more precise for our self improvement.
So then if you think that you are having the same mistakes as I am. It is something that we should all think about and be aware of. If you never had a problem like these in your life ever, then this article is not for you and I apologize for dragging you down to finish this thought that does not really concern you at all. Just keep in mind that judging others is only effective if you include yourself because everyone is guilty.
DarkKnight RF
