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🙏 The value of reputation. Proverbs 3:3-4
(2 min read) Proverb of the day visualized
Erick Vargas
July 03, 2023
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Proverb of the day
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
Proverbs 3:3-4
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Meditation
Proberbs 3:3-4 shows us how to build a reputation. The wise person builds a reputation with God and man by being noun for his love and faithfulness. To write them on the tablet of your heart meeting to have them deeply ingrained in your thoughts, emotions, and actions.
To "write them on the tablet of your heart" means to internalize love and faithfulness to such an extent that they become an integral part of our character. This goes beyond mere outward actions and involves deeply ingraining these virtues in one's thoughts, emotions, and actions. When love and faithfulness are deeply rooted within a person's being, they naturally permeate every aspect of their life, influencing their choices, attitudes, and interactions with others.
Living in this way, with love and faithfulness at the core, guarantees the building of a great reputation. When others consistently witness these virtues in action, they recognize the genuine character of the individual and develop trust and respect for them. A person who consistently demonstrates love and faithfulness is seen as reliable, honorable, and worthy of admiration.
Conversely, the fool mentioned in contrast to the wise person builds their reputation through the opposite means. They may prioritize self-interest, deceit, or disregard for others. Instead of embodying love and faithfulness, their actions are often driven by selfish motives, dishonesty, and inconsistency. Such behavior erodes trust, damages relationships, and leads to a negative reputation.
In summary, Proverbs 3:3-4 advises individuals to build a reputation of love and faithfulness, which can only be achieved by deeply internalizing these qualities. By doing so, they establish themselves as trustworthy and honorable individuals, thereby fostering positive relationships with both God and their fellow human beings. In contrast, those who neglect these virtues and engage in foolish behavior undermine their reputation and harm their relationships.
Prayer
Lord, help us to write love and faithfulness on the tablets of our hearts.
Application question
What can you be more faithful with today?
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