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What does it mean to keep one's soul according to the Bible?

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Keeping one's soul means trusting in the Lord for salvation and seeking His guidance to avoid spiritual dangers.

To keep one's soul, as explained in Proverbs 22:5, involves an awareness of one's spiritual condition and a conscious effort to seek protection and guidance from the Lord. The prudent person understands the dangers of life and actively seeks refuge in God. This entails a recognition of one's own weaknesses and a reliance on God's grace to navigate through life's challenges. By casting their anxieties upon Christ and earnestly desiring His mercy, believers demonstrate their commitment to spiritual preservation. It is not merely a passive state; rather, it is an active pursuit of holiness and dependence on God's unchanging promises, exemplified in the assurance that He will keep them from spiritual snares and harm.
Scripture References: Proverbs 22:5, 1 Peter 5:7

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