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Text: Proverbs 22:1  

 *A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold* 

 *One of the greatest powers and responsibilities God has saddled man with, is the ability to decide and choose.* 

God however did not leave man in the dark, He always clearly instructs man to choose the best option. For instance in Deuteronomy 30:19, God set before man life and death, blessing and curse: and He clearly advised man to choose life. *Choosing life eternal is a choice you have to make* 

In our text, God instructed that a good name be chosen rather than great riches.   

So many people have sold off good name for great riches. When you consider great riches above good name, you do everything even at the expense of good name to get it.

So, what is good name?

A good name is the image and identity of those whose lives are consistent with the standard of God. _However, God’s solid foundation still stands. It has this inscription on it: “The Lord knows those who belong to him,” and “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”_ 2Tim 2:19. One who turns away from evil is one who has chosen good name. People who choose good name are those who will not compromise their Faith in God for substance or pleasure. They are people who will choose good conscience rather than great riches.

 *Choosing to satisfy God's pleasure rather than yours is a step towards earning yourself a good name.* 

Joseph chose himself a good name while in the house of Potiphar. He rejected great riches and pleasure in order to embrace a good name. *Sometimes, choosing good name may cost you great riches* . Joseph lose his garment and position in Potiphar's house because he chose not to do wickedness and sin against God. Gen. 39:7-17

Moses also refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;11:24-25. 

 *Moses chose the good name of esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt, he is a worthy example.* : Hebrew 11:26

 *Choosing a good name above great riches is hinged on your understanding of the reward attached to GOOD NAME.* Moses simply chose good name above pleasure in Egypt because he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

 *The reason you are often tempted to choose riches rather than good name, is because you are ignorant of greater reward in GOOD NAME* 

When you see the GREAT reward attached to GOOD NAME, you will always be ready to choose GOOD NAME rather than GREAT riches.


Bible Reading : Genesis 39:7-29.


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