An Upward Look July 22

SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR TODAYA good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.  (Proverbs 22:1)

	We underestimate the value of a good, reputable name.	A good name is more desirable than great riches.  Often, we observe someone living carelessly, not at all concerned about what others think about them.  Later in life when they learn how valuable a good name is, their reputation is broken beyond repair.  The Bible tells us to “abstain from all appearance of evil”.  Even when the deed itself is not wrong, if the perception is detrimental to one’s reputation it should be avoided.  For instance, the hamburgers in a bar may be the best in the city; however, you should not go there to eat since you may be perceived to be drinking alcoholic beverages.	Reputation is very important; however, one thing is more important: character.  Character is what you really are; reputation is what others perceive you to be.   Both are to be guarded with diligence!     ~~~
DAILY BIBLE READING: Proverbs 22; Song of Solomon 1-2

An Upward Look

A Daily Devotional Observation from God's Word

July 22

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