Do you want people to think well of you? Do you want a good reputation?
You are known by your actions.
Even children are known by the way they act,
whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right. (Proverbs 20:11 NLT)
If a good reputation is important to you, consider putting the following points into practice.
- Walk with integrity.
The godly walk with integrity… (Proverbs 20:7 NLT)
- Don’t use inappropriate language.
Don’t use foul or abusive language. (Ephesians 4:29 NLT)
- Use encouraging words in your conversations.
Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. (Ephesians 4:29 NLT)
Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. (Colossians 4:6 NLT)
- Get rid of inappropriate behaviors.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. (Ephesians 4:31 NLT)
- Practice doing good deeds.
… let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. (Matthew 5:16 NLT)
Do to others as you would like them to do to you. (Luke 6:31 NLT)
… be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another… (Ephesians 4:32 NLT)
A good reputation does not happen automatically. A good reputation can be earned and a good reputation can be lost.
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (Galatians 5:22-23 NLT)
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