Being an Example

Proverbs 22:1--- A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.

More than anything else, the Presidency of the United States rests on the character of the person who inhabits the office. This is how the founders of the U.S. designed it. It was their idea to find a person in America with great character who would shape the character of the nation. The first person they found was George Washington, a man who did this job splendidly. When he took the oath of office, he wrote, “I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent. “The annals of history are filled with men and women who’ve set examples of character that are worth emulating. Yet unfortunately, just as many or more people have set examples of character that teach us lessons on what not to do. Now the truth is that our lives are going to be scrutinized according to the kind of character we’ve shown. When others look at us, they will either see a person they want to be like or a person they don’t. And as today’s passage clearly says, someone with a good name (reputation) will be held in high esteem. Don’t simply aspire to be mediocre in your character. Live a life of the character that will leave a lasting example for generations to come!