1 My son, if you come to serve the Lord, prepare your soul for temptation. (WEB)
Sirach 2:1
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Sirach 18:22–24
22 Let nothing hinder you to pay your vow in due time. Don’t wait until death to be released. (WEB) 23 Before you make a vow, prepare yourself. Don’t be like a man who tests the Lord. (WEB) 24 Think about the wrath coming in the days of the end, and the time of vengeance, when he t… (WEB)
Proverbs 1:9–11
9 For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck. 10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them. 11 If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause,
Mark 14:37–39
37 Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour? 38 Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” 39 Again He went away and pr…
Matthew 26:40–42
40 Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter. 41 “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” 42 A second time He…
Sirach 37:26–28
26 The wise man will inherit confidence among his people. His name will live forever. (WEB) 27 My son, test your soul in your life. See what is evil for it, and don’t give in to it. (WEB) 28 For not all things are profitable for all men. Not every soul has pleasure in everything. (WEB)
Tobit 4:4–6
4 Remember, my child, that she has seen many dangers for you, when you were in her womb. When she is dead, bury her by me in one grave. (WEB) 5 My child, be mindful of the Lord our God all your days, and don’t let your will be set to sin and to transgress his commandmen… (WEB)
Proverbs 2:1–2
1 My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, 2 if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,
Sirach 6:31–33
31 You shall put her on as a robe of glory, and shall put her on as a crown of rejoicing. (WEB) 32 My son, if you are willing, you will be instructed. If you will yield your soul, you will be prudent. (WEB) 33 If you love to hear, you will receive. If you incline your ear, you will… (WEB)
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