Pro 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
This Proverb tells us there are two things more to be desired than wealth: a good name and favor. A good name is not just a good reputation, but a good moral character. A good name means whenever your name comes up, you are well spoken of because you possess good character. We should employ more care in maintaining a good name than in gaining financially. “Loving favor” means being highly valued or cherished. It expresses the affection and respect people have for one with a good name or good character. What could be better than having the affection and respect of those who know you best? Let’s live our lives carefully, thoughtfully, so that we make choices that will maintain our good name and not be lured to risk it to gain financially.