How Ugly We Get With a Thorn In Our Side

In his letters to the Corinthians, Paul warns the church against letting the thorns in our side go unchecked. These "thorns," such as insecurities or things that trigger our anger, can lead to pride, a superiority complex, and ultimately the destruction of our relationships. Instead of giving in to our thorns, Paul shows us that admitting our insufficiency allows us to truly accept God's grace and strength. Even though it may feel offensive to acknowledge our own weakness, it is in doing so that we become testaments to God's character and the power of community.