Page 3 - What's in a NAME ?

Realizing how important it is to follow the principles God has given us in the Bible, let’s learn about some specific things we can be doing to build a good name.
If you begin to do these things now, you will start building the kind of reputation that will stand you in good stead for the rest of your life!
4. How does the Fifth Commandment read? Exodus 20:12. Will the young person who respects and honors his or her parents be gaining favor in their eyes? Proverbs 10:1; 23:24-25; 15:20. What about those who disrespect their parents? Proverbs 20:20; 17:25; 28:7; 19:26.
A wise young person will be striving to honor and respect his or her parents, following their instructions and advice to the best of his or her ability except when parents are directly teaching to disobey God’s comments.
A positive and cooperative attitude will bring privileges and opportunities a foolish son or daughter would not be given.
Such favor does not come overnight. It is the result of consistent, trustworthy conduct over a period of time.
You probably have already shown considerable respect for your parents. Why not begin now to show them even greater respect? This will build even greater respect for you in return!
5. Just how important is it to be truthful and to think twice before we speak? Proverbs 12:22; 10:18; 17:27-28; 15:1, 23.
A hasty remark can get you into trouble and end up seriously hurting your reputation, as well as that of others. Think before speaking – don’t always say the first thing that comes to mind. It might be better to say it later or not even say it at all!
Gossip and slander will hurt the reputation of the person who spreads it in the end. Avoid such talk completely! Work at being known as cheerful and helpful – a person who has positive, encouraging words to say to and about others.
6. Will bragging and boasting about ourselves end up getting us into trouble – will shame come to the person who is filled with pride? Proverbs 27:1-2; 20:6; 11:2; 16:5, 18. But will God (and humans) honor the humble – those who are less concerned about themselves or their accomplishments and more concerned for others? Proverbs 18:12; 29:23.
Pride causes people to do and say things that bring shame and troubles on themselves.
Vain people are mostly concerned about themselves and talk mostly about themselves, their accomplishments, plans and goals. They have little, if any, concern for others. Solomon warns that such an attitude will not only ruin reputations but be devastating to good character!
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