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A Good Name - Proverbs 22:1

A Good Name - Proverbs 22:1 

INTRODUCTION

A good name is of more value to a man than the greatest of riches. In scripture, a man’s name is his reputation, it is what others think of him because of the way he conducts his life. Unfortunately, many throughout history have been willing to sabotage their name in order to gain silver and gold, but one who truly believes the word of God knows "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches." With this in mind, the believer must make every decision in light of the long-term effect it has upon his reputation. Immediate benefit is secondary to the prolonged benefits of having a good name among other believers, the unsaved, and the Lord.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

  • (For smaller children) Mary of Bethany had a reputation of loving the Lord (Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-8; Mark 14:9). Timothy had a good name among his fellow Christians (Acts 16:1-2; Philippians 2:19-22). What is your reputation?
  • Have you ever heard old-timers talk about a business or individual having "a good name"? What did they mean when they paid this compliment?
  • What is your reputation among family, or friends, or brothers and sisters in Christ, or the lost? How has that reputation come to be what it is?

PRAYER NEEDS

  • Ask God to show you the value of a good name.
  • Ask the Lord to give you wisdom in protecting your name.

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Daily Proverb

Proverbs 28:10

Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
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