A Good Name

A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.

The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.

In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

Proverbs 22:1-5

Our reputations are fragile. Once they are damaged, they are hard to restore. It is not uncommon to sacrifice a good reputation on the altar of power, prestige, or profit. This could be our own story.

God is telling us that true value must be placed not in what we have but in who we are.

When we fail, He picks us up again by His love. By our example, others around us will be led to praise the God who has redeemed and transformed us – for the name of the Lord is worthy of glory, honor, and all praise.

The purest treasure mortal times afford is a spotless reputation.

Our Daily Bread – September 4, 2014