Tuesday, January 1, 2019

A Good Name

"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold."  Proverbs 22:1.  We are individuals who make choices.  Consideration must be given in the making of choices.  Choices always have consequences.  The wise writer of this proverb makes us aware of the importance of our name.  God has always placed great importance upon the name.  We are very familiar with the names of Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus.  These are the names of those who were used by God to promote His eternal cause.  We are also mindful of the names of Jezebel, Herod, and Judas Iscariot.  These were the names of people who opposed God.  Judas Iscariot chose silver rather than faithful discipleship to Christ.  Silver, gold, and great riches are temporal things.  These items are here and then gone.  But, our name will be long remembered.  Our name will be passed to future generations.  Will our children and grandchildren want to wear our name?  Will God remember our name?  A good name is a blessing both in time and eternity.

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