soul selling
Trading eternal fate
Soul selling is making a deal with the devil—trading one's soul for earthly benefits like wealth, power, or talent.
The Faust legend is the classic example.
More broadly, it describes compromising one's values or integrity for gain: He sold his soul to get that promotion.
The phrase nearly always implies regret or moral judgment: She felt like she was selling her soul working for that company.
- devilEvil supernatural entity
- deal with the devilUnholy exchange for advantage
- FaustianSacrificing soul for gain
- Faustian bargainRuinous exchange for power
- bargainFavorable purchase price
pact · damnation · eternal damnation · crossroads · contract · temptation · Mephistopheles · hellfire · eternal · midnight · ink · blood · signature · greed · ambition · fame · fortune · corruption
soul sellingspiritual integrity
Consistency between faith and conduct
incorruptibility · righteous living · virtue · honor · self-respect
soul sellingsalvation
Deliverance from harm
redemption · divine covenant · consecration · religious conversion · finding God
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