Verse from Proverbs

“名誉胜过多财，恩宠胜过金银。”

‭‭箴言‬ ‭22:1‬ ‭

“A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, Favor is better than silver and gold.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭22:1‬ ‭

While staying in a hotel in a small town, Joe noticed that the church across the street was having a service. People were jammed into the church with a standing-room-only crowd of both young and old flowing out onto the sidewalk. 

When he noticed a hearse by the curb, he realized it was a funeral. And given the crowd, he assumed that it was the celebration of the life of some local hero—perhaps a wealthy businessperson or a famous personality. Curious, Joe said to the desk clerk, “That’s an amazing turnout for a funeral; it must be for a famous person in town.”

“No,” he replied. “He wasn’t rich or famous but he was a good man.”

This reminded Joe of the wisdom of the proverb that says, “A good name is more desirable than great riches” (Prov. 22:1). It’s a good idea to think about what kind of legacy we are leaving for our family, friends, and neighbors. From God’s perspective it’s not our resumé or the amount of money we’ve accumulated that matters but rather the kind of life we have lived.

When his friend passed away, the friend's  daughter wrote, “This world has lost a righteous man and in this world that is no small thing!” It’s that kind of legacy that we should be seeking for the glory of God.

Lord, 

help us to pursue a life that is pleasing to You and honors Your name.

Live to leave a legacy for God’s glory.