What do you think of when you read these names: Attila the Hun, Jezebel, Sadaam Hussein, Gary Gilmore, Jim Jones, Lizzy Borden, Charles Manson, Monica Lewinski, Delilah. It’s not a pretty picture is it? Some of these names you may not see used again since the name has been so tarnished no one wants their child to be associated with that name. It would affect how a person is treated their entire life.
Now take a look at these names: Billy Graham, Ghandi, Mother Teresa, Abraham Lincoln, Solomon, Ruth, Harriett Tubbman, Martin Luther, Esther. Don’t these names inspire you? You wouldn’t mind your child being such a namesake would you?
The next time you are about to make a decision and you are unsure it is right, think a moment. Will this harm my reputation? Will others think less of me for it? Take a look at what God says:

“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1 (KJV)

“A good name is better than precious ointment…”
Ecclesiastes 7:1 (KJV).

So…Dave, Sandra, Tim, Susan, Ray, or whatever you are called…be sure you are called “Christian”. That is definitely a name to be desired above all names.

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