EVANGELICAL CHURCH WINNING ALL FOOD FOR THE DAY - 2023 MONDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2023 TEXT: PROVERBS 22:1-6 TOPIC: A GOOD NAME

PROVERBS 22 : 1 - 6 NIV

1:A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

2:Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.

3:The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

4:Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.

5:In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

6:Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

*A GOOD NAME*

Many people today seem to have forgotten how valuable a good name is. 

Today's passage reminds us of the impact of a good name in a man's life (vs.1) which the wise man affirms is more desirable than great riches and more esteemed than silver and gold. This calls for prudence to avoid any danger and take refuge. But the foolish man will not see the danger and so falls into it. 

In the spirit of a good name, there is the need for parents to help their children choose the right path, help them to discern their path (vs. 6).They should know that if they fail and take the path of wickedness, they will be caught up in thorns and snares. But he who guards his soul stays far from these. 

Therefore, parents should discern the individuality and special strengths with which God has endowed each child. 

Parents should allow their children make their choices at maturity but we pray that they make the right choices and follow the right path. 

So, train up your children to choose the right way so as to maintain a good name.

*QUESTION:* Do you have a good name and do you train your children to remain on the right path towards a good name?

*PRAYER:* Dear Lord, help me to cultivate a good name and help me to train my children to also remain on the right path, in Jesus name. Amen.

*FOOD FOR THE DAY - 2023*