What was Paul's thorn in the flesh according to Les?
The thorn in the flesh was likely a common eye disease of that era. It was repulsive in appearance, painful, and limited his eyesight, which explains why he dictated his letters, except Galatians, and wrote in huge block letters so he could read them.
Les teaches that while he does not claim to have the only answer, the logical explanation for Paul's thorn in the flesh is a common eye disease of that period. It was repulsive in his appearance, painful, and limited his eyesight and its facilities. Consequently, Les thinks this is why Paul dictated all his letters, seemingly except Galatians, and had to write the whole letter evidently in huge block letters for his own sake, not for the ones to whom he was writing, but so he could read it. The thorn was also described as a constant buffeting by an angel of Satan. Paul besought the Lord three times that it might depart from him. The Lord Jesus answered, "My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in weakness."
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
More Questions
Why did Paul have a thorn in the flesh?
The thorn was given to Paul to keep him from being exalted above measure and to remind him that he is not who he likes to think he is.
Why was Paul given the thorn in the flesh?
Paul's thorn in the flesh was given for the same concept Paul has been describing—so that no flesh would glory, but God alone would be credited.
What did Paul's thorn in the flesh remind him?
Paul's thorn was given to remind him that he is not who he would like to think he is—he is still a nobody.