“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.” (v.1)
It takes years to build a reputation--and just a moment of indiscretion to destroy it. Often we think young people should be the most careful about their reputation, and indeed they need to protect their good name. But adults too can throw away their good name through one poor choice.
Think of David, who for many years bore the stigma of his sinful, adulterous relationship with Bathsheba. Even though he was forgiven, his reputation had been stained. While we can't be sure of the specific occasion for the writing of Psalm 38, in it David describes the agony of living with the results of his sin.
Don't let it happen to you. "If we take care of our character, our reputation will take care of itself!" --Moody
The Truth “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may asee your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
It takes years to build a reputation--and just a moment of indiscretion to destroy it. Often we think young people should be the most careful about their reputation, and indeed they need to protect their good name. But adults too can throw away their good name through one poor choice.
Think of David, who for many years bore the stigma of his sinful, adulterous relationship with Bathsheba. Even though he was forgiven, his reputation had been stained. While we can't be sure of the specific occasion for the writing of Psalm 38, in it David describes the agony of living with the results of his sin.
Don't let it happen to you. "If we take care of our character, our reputation will take care of itself!" --Moody
The Truth “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may asee your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
