A GOOD NAME IS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY

Proclamation:

“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver and gold.”  Proverbs 22:1 (NIV)

Explanation:

These words were written under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by King Solomon.  Even though he had great wealth and all that money could buy, Solomon put material wealth in proper perspective.  A good name is more valuable than great wealth or anything that money can buy.

Application:

Your reputation is what people say about you, but your character is who you really are.  A “Good” name is not the name that you were born with, it is the name that you earn by the kind of person that you are.  It is better to have a “Good” name than to have great riches.  Our behavior says much more about us than our words. (1 Samuel 2:3)  There are some things, like favor with The Lord God, which money cannot buy. (Acts 8:20)  Do those things which will help you to earn a “good” name, and obeying The Word of God is the best thing that we can do.  Remember, The Lord God sees all of the actions of men.  When all is said and done, we want to hear Him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:21)