Prepare Your Soul for Temptation
- Skulla
- Sep 14
- 1 min read
Ecclesiasticus 2:1 – “My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation.”
When you truly decide to serve the Lord, the Bible warns us to get ready — temptation is coming. This isn’t God being harsh; it’s God showing mercy by giving us intelligence ahead of time. He’s saying: “Be prepared, because the enemy of your soul is going to come after you.”
The devil’s goal isn’t always to make you fall into something big — sometimes it’s just to get you to take one small step back. One old habit. One compromise. But the Word of God tells us to set our hearts right, endure constantly, and never give up. Holiness isn’t temporary; it’s a lifestyle.
When trials hit, don’t rush, don’t panic. Pray. Seek counsel. Cleave to the Lord. Spend time with Him daily. That’s how you endure. Like gold tried in the fire, your faith is being refined — and those who endure will be accepted as pure.
The old saints trusted God and were never forsaken. Neither will you. His reward will not fail.
👉 What does this verse mean to you today? Share your thoughts below.
to me, this verse mean to protect your soul because it will be tempted by small things, so keep your guard up.
My first thought is the directive to prepare your soul. It didn't say your heart or time or your feelings... it said soul. I remember a while ago Pastor taught on what a soul is. In my understanding, I see the soul as a compound of our mind, heart, and consciousness, which is a lot to prepare. The best way of preparing the soul for temptation is to not allow sin near the gates of your soul. Protect what you hear and watch. Fill your hearing and eyes with godly content. This will allow your conscience to focus on the goodness of the Lord so that you don't become double-minded and your ways don't become unstable. It will also gi…
The power to never give up 💪🙏