What does the Bible say about keeping a good name?
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The Bible teaches that a good name, earned through godly character and faithful conduct, is more valuable than wealth and should be cherished as a gift from God. Proverbs 22:1 and Ecclesiastes 7:1 prize a good reputation above riches, while Proverbs 10:7 and 20:7 connect lasting honor with righteous living. Such a name is not built by self-promotion but by steadfast love, faithfulness, integrity, and humility before the Lord, as Proverbs 3:3-4 teaches. Believers are to live honorably before unbelievers so that God is glorified, according to 1 Peter 2:12. Church leaders especially should be known well by outsiders, as 1 Timothy 3:7 and Acts 6:3 show.
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- Proverbs 22:1
A good name is more desirable than great riches, And loving favor is better than silver and gold.
- Ecclesiastes 7:1
A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one's birth.
- Proverbs 10:7
The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.
- Proverbs 22:1-2
[1] A good name is more desirable than great riches, And loving favor is better than silver and gold. [2] The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all.
- 1 Peter 2:12
having good behavior among the nations, so in that which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
- 3 John 1:12
Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.
- Proverbs 20:7
A righteous man walks in integrity. Blessed are his children after him.
- Proverbs 3:3-4
[3] Don't let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart. [4] So you will find favor, And good understanding in the sight of God and man.
- 1 Timothy 3:7
Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.
- Acts 6:3
Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
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