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“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.” – Proverbs 22:1
Have you ever thought about the status of your name? Would you say it is good? Do you even care how those around you view your name?
a good name is better than richesJust to clear up any confusion, I’m not talking about your actual name. Mine is Brian. There is nothing fancy or unique about that as over 1.2 million people in the U.S. share it. It’s statistically the 29th most popular first name.
I’m talking about what your name implies. When people hear your name mentioned, what do they immediately think of you?
In this context, a “good name” really speaks to your integrity. It’s about your reputation and the character you possess inside. It identifies who you are from a moral and ethical standpoint. Essentially it is what you are all about.
The Bible says in Proverbs 22:1 “a good name is to be chosen rather than great riches…” That’s amazing when you think about it. Your good name is better than all the money in the world!
Does that seem odd? It certainly doesn’t fit with what culture thinks about having money. I mean I could find some really positive ways to use great riches. It sure would set my mind at ease knowing I’d never need to worry about money again.