A GOOD NAME IS TO BE CHOSEN RATHER THAN GREAT RICHES (PROVERBS 22:1)

A [good] name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. (Proverbs 22:1)

No doubt, there is enough trouble in the world today especially as it affects the economy of Nations that ultimately touches individuals such that if care is not taken someone can easily be drag 'crazy' to do what is not right in the name of making money or ends meet. The scripture says what shall it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul.

Our appeal goes to someone reading this text, planning to embark on something that do not glorify God to please think twice and ask yourself genuine question(s). Will what I am about to do or already doing glorify God? What will people say about His (Jesus) name as a truly born again christian? Will someone be encouraged or discouraged if my deed comes into the open? As His ambassador, representing Christ on earth, referred to as Christian (Christ alike or follower of christ), you need not misrepresent Him by dragging His name to the mud. As emphasized earlier, this message is for one or very few person(s). There are a lot of people already standing on the Word of God and His promises concerning them. He says, all that concerns you, He will perfect. Nothing good shall be withhold from you with condition 'uprightness'. (Psalm 84:11) Check yourself probably you are not fulfilling your own part of the contract as for Him, He remained the only faithful God.

Ensure you do not move faster than God or behind Him so that you will not need to wait for Him or He waiting for you as the case may be. But move side by side with Him such that He can lift you up where there seems to be trouble. Righteousness and Holiness are His watch word. Do not allow this temporary economic challenge to push you out of God's commandment but trust Him with your situation He will certainly see you through. It is pertinent to note that you are not the only person affected. We are all involved but the effect differs because He is the only burden lifter and yoke breaker. He takes care of His Own.

A good name [is] better than precious ointment------(Ecclesiastes 7:1) If it is dented for whatever reason by the time you intend to redeem, it may not be easy or possible. You are the image of God and His name means so much in you and yours means so much to Him. Do not do anything that will affect it.

Remember the LORD IS GOOD.