Our Favorite Proverbs: Proverbs 22:1
by David Chadwick
"A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold." Proverbs 22:1
Today's proverb focuses on the importance of having a good name and a positive reputation. In fact, terrorists and extortionists have found one of the greatest motivations for paying a large ransom is the threat to someone's good name.
Interestingly, throughout the Bible, whether for better or worse, we often see how someone's name's meaning indicates their character.
Let's look at a few examples from Scripture.
Jacob's name means "supplanter" or "trickster," and he…
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