“Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.”
No one is perfect. I know that doesn’t surprise you. However, I’ve known a lot of very godly men and women whom I considered pretty close to perfect. Over time, it is almost inevitable that you will cross paths with someone who has a very different perspective of the people we think the most of. They may even be correct about some of their shortcomings or weaknesses. The thing Solomon reminds us of is that those who walk with integrity do not have to trouble themselves with managing their reputation. God handles that. No matter how much someone may try to tear down their character, God handles it. I once had a very intense discussion with my oldest child about the pressure he felt to live a certain way to protect my reputation. I told him that he was not responsible for my reputation. God would handle that. He only needed to worry about his own. I also told him that if he would walk intimately with God, it would take care of itself. We can never manage all the people who are envious of or threatened by our walk with Christ or our journey. As I told my son, we walk in our calling with Jesus, are honest about our struggles, and let God handle our reputation. Today, let God have your back. #BeTheEdge
“Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.” 1 Peter 2:12 ESV
