Wisdom from the Proverbs 10
A Good Name
“A good name is more desirable than great riches,
and loving favor is better than silver and gold.”
Reputation is defined as: “the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.” Growing up, my mom always told me that your reputation will always go before you, and you are only as good as your name.
But, how many times have you heard when you are introduced to someone for the first time, “Oh yeah, I‘ve heard about you. Aren’t you related to so and so?”. So, then you are not only being held responsible for your actions, but also the actions of “so and so.”
It really upsets me when people group me together with those who call themselves Christian, but do not exhibit the true characteristic of Love that comes from having a relationship with Jesus.
Jesus told His disciples in John 13:35: “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” So, it is important to realize that it is not only your name that is on the line, but we are putting Jesus’ name and the names of our fellow believers there as well.
I don’t want the only time good things are said about me to be done at my funeral. I want everything I say and do to bring glory to God and shine brightly on the lives of those I love and serve with until Jesus comes back for us!
Seize the moment today to reflect and think of how you can have a good name and live in loving favor with others.