{"id":45088,"date":"2021-08-21T22:09:39","date_gmt":"2021-08-21T19:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=45088"},"modified":"2025-05-09T13:08:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T10:08:02","slug":"the-eternal-value-of-a-good-name-over-great-riches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2021\/08\/21\/the-eternal-value-of-a-good-name-over-great-riches\/","title":{"rendered":"The Eternal Value of a Good Name Over Great Riches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

Key Verse<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Proverbs 22:1 (NKJV)<\/strong>
\u201cA good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In a world where wealth and material success are often seen as ultimate goals, Scripture offers a different standard: a good name\u00a0 a reputation of integrity, godliness, and moral uprightness\u00a0 is of greater value than financial gain.<\/em> God\u2019s Word calls us to prioritize character over possessions because our name reflects who we are before both God and man.<\/p>\n

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1. What Is a “Good Name”?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Biblically, a good name<\/em> refers to a positive reputation rooted in righteousness and consistent moral conduct. It is not just what people think of us, but what we really are<\/em> when tested by the standards of God’s holiness.<\/p>\n

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Ecclesiastes 7:1 (NIV):<\/strong>
\u201cA good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In ancient Israel, perfume was extremely valuable. Comparing a good name to fine perfume illustrates its preciousness and influence\u00a0 just as perfume spreads fragrance, a good name spreads favor and trust.<\/p>\n

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2. Wealth Isn\u2019t Evil\u00a0 But It Is Secondary<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Bible does not condemn wealth itself. In fact, God blesses some with wealth (e.g., Abraham, Job, Solomon). The problem lies in prioritizing wealth over righteousness<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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1 Timothy 6:10 (NIV):<\/strong>
\u201cFor the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

It is not money that is evil, but the love of it<\/strong>\u00a0 when it leads one to compromise values, sin, or damage their witness.<\/p>\n

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3. The Cost of Choosing Wealth Over a Good Name<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A. Compromising for Money<\/strong><\/h2>\n