A Good Name

A friend of mine passed away this year. I received a DVD of the funeral today since I was not able to attend his funeral. The front of the bulletin had Proverbs 22:1 written under his picture.

It says, "A good name is to be more desired than great wealth. Favor is better than silver and gold."

His name was a good name. When people thought of him they smiled and spoke well of him. He was someone who didn't sell his name. He cared about what other people thought him. But, more importantly, he cared about what God thought of him. 

He was a business man who was ethical. He was leader who was a servant. He was husband who was faithful. He was father who was honorable. He was a follower of Christ in the good and bad times of life. He had a good name in the community and he made God's name look great. 

This is something we can all strive for.

(In honor of John R. Cook)