We Have a Good Name Because of Jesus

"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold." (Proverbs 22: 1)

In this proverb, we read about the importance of a good name.

People can have money, but money taken by stealth or fraud will not gain one very much in this world.

Just like a man with rare gems, yet stolen gems, will not be able to show them or sell them, for fear of getting caught, so too wealth stolen by guile or outright theft does not benefit a man in the long term.

With a good name, a man will find doors open to him, opportunities made available to him.

Today, we have a good name because of Jesus:

"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins." (Matthew 1: 21)

Jesus means "Savior", and He wants to be a Savior in every aspect of our lives:

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11: 28)

and

"31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. 34Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us." (Romans 8: 31-34)

By the name of Jesus, we have forgiveness of sins:

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2: 38)

By His name, we become sons of God:

"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:" (John 1: 12)