Proverbs 20:7 His children are blessed after him.
A faithful man leaves a good name.
Proverbs 22:1 – A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches
Ecclesiastes 7:1 – A good name is better than precious ointment
A father of teenage boys told me that as his sons would leave home for an activity, he would frequently remind them to “remember who you are.” He wanted them to be proud of their name and not do something that would tarnish it. But more importantly we should remember “whose we are”. If we are Christians, we belong to Him. We wear the name Christian and should protect that good name.
Having a good name leads us to expand the point.
A faithful man has a good reputation.
Verse 11 Even a child is known by his deeds.
The legendary coach John Wooten is credited as saying, “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
Dwight Moody expressed it as, “If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of itself.”
BUT our reputation is so very important. A reading of Luke 2:52 notes that Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with GOD and man.
A faithful man is concerned with his reputation. He has a good name and he passes that legacy on to his children.