Proverbs Study GroupReverence. Relationship. Results! Hallerin Hilton HillChapter 22 Your Name Is Your Greatest Treasure

“Your good name is your GREATEST treasure; your reputation more precious than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1

As we’ve worked our through 20+ chapters of Proverbs there’s been a lot of talk about truth and honesty. Integrity is the currency of wisdom.

When your life is full of truth and integrity it builds your reputation. A good name is like gold. When people trust you, when you have their confidence.

When you live the proverbs you build your reputation.

When it comes to your reputation there are two things you should be doing.

Building it.

How do you build a great reputation?

Walking in the selfless awe of GodTruth

HonestyKindness

GenerosityGetting things done

Getting results

Have you given up on your reputation? Do you feel that you done so much wrong that you can’t get right?

Protecting it.

How do you protect your reputation? Do you work hard at protecting your reputation?

Heart Problems

“Concentrate on the words of the wise, and establish your heart in truth. Repeating the words of the wise will protect you from wrongdoing. Trust in God even if you feel unworthy.” Proverbs 22:17,18

If you want a great reputation you start with your heart. Some would suggest that you start with behavior. Sometimes you do have to act right before you are right. But SUSTAINED success comes from a change of heart. You ARE what your heart is established and rooted in.

What is your heart established in?

Instructions for fixing heart problem

Concentrate on the words of the wise.When you concentrate you focus your attention and effort. Throughout proverbs we’re being called to pursue wisdom, to concentrate, if you will, on the words of the wise.

That’s why personal devotion is so important. It is your time to “concentrate” on the words of the wise and so strengthen your heart. Personal devotion and study “establishes” your heart in truth.

Repeat the words of the wise.Memorization of the proverbs is key! I have been living off the word that I have deposited in my heart. Repeating those words aloud during the day has kept me from doing wrong.

I know you’re reading the proverbs but are you memorizing your key verses so you can repeat them?

Here’s one that I repeat and hang onto all day.

“It is the glory of a man to pass over an offense.” I need that at least 10 times a day.

I use it as protection.

Conclusion

Nothing is more important than your reputation. Build it. Protect it.