1. A Good Name How to Live Life Better

2. Proverbs 22:1 (NIV) A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

3. Socrates Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly possess - The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.

4. Why Is A Good Name Better? A Good Name Instills Confidence

5. Proverbs 10:9 (NIV) Whoever walks in integrity walks securely.

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7. 2 Chronicles 9:1 (NIV) When the queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's fame, she came to Jerusalem to test him with hard questions... she came to Solomon and talked with him about all she had on her mind.

8. 2 Chronicles 9:5-6 (NIV) She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true. But I did not believe what they said until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half the greatness of your wisdom was told me; you have far exceeded the report I heard.

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10. 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NIV) Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

11. But I Don’t Have A Good Name!

12. Romans 3:23 (NIV) …for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God

13. Distant / Far from God

14. Ephesians 2:4-5 (NIV) But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions - it is by grace you have been saved.

15. Unlovable / Stuck

16. Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

17. Filthy / Unacceptable

18. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

19. A Good Name How to Live Life Better