HELEN SANDERS
4-27-2026
A GOOD NAME

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

The Amplified Bible reads, “A good name [earned by honorable behavior, godly wisdom, moral courage, and personal integrity] is more desirable than great riches; and favor is better than silver and gold.”

As a boy, Jesus found favor with both man and God. [Luke 2:52] Favor did not start as an adult with Jesus. He was taught by his parents the things of God as a child, and because of this, he gained favor with mankind and with his heavenly Father.

Having wealth does not show success in the Kingdom of God. We can be prosperous by the world’s standards, but have a name that is rejected by God because we sought after the things of the world instead seeking after Him and His righteousness.

A good name comes from making a stand for righteousness. It does not bend when tempted, and carries godly wisdom from hours of studying the Word of God and spending time in prayer.

If you have a good name with God, you will reflect Him through your life. You will know Him intimately, and are only satisfied with your life when you know he is pleased with what you have become by following Him.

Seek after a godly good name, and you will please God.