A good reputation is highly valued in Scripture, with wisdom literature emphasizing its importance. According to Proverbs, a good name is more desirable than great riches, and the memory of the righteous will be blessed. Ecclesiastes notes that a good name is better than precious ointment, while Proverbs teaches that the righteous will be remembered, but the name of the wicked will rot. The Bible warns against letting worldly philosophies, as cautioned in Colossians, tarnish one's reputation, instead encouraging believers to live in a way that honors God and preserves their good name.
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A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold. The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all.
A good name is better than fine perfume, and one’s day of death is better than his day of birth.
A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.