Proverbs 22:1: A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.

Insight

Having a good name, that is, an honorable reputation because of good character, is to be valued far above having much wealth. Riches are useless if in gaining them one ruins his character. 1

Application

Consider how Proverbs 3:1–6 can help you build your personal character so your name will have great value. Will you ask God to teach you how to embrace all five?

  1. My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you.
  2. Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man.
  3. Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
  4. And lean not on your own understanding;
  5. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Motivation

Luke 10:20 Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”

We are each given a name at birth, but it is the character built behind that name after the rebirth, that will be remembered. – TWEET IT

Prayer

Father, please build Your life in me.

1. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.

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Tommy Blumberg was ordained as a Calvary Chapel pastor in 1985, where he served as an assistant pastor at Calvary Fellowship, in Seattle. In 1992, Pastor Tom, his wife Pam, and their three daughters moved to Bellingham and began a Bible study, which led to the founding of Calvary Chapel Northwest. Tom blogs regularly at TommyBlumberg.com.