Dictionary of Bible Themes The estimation of a person in the sight of God or other people. Scripture stresses the importance of believers having a good reputation with those outside the faith. Exodus 9:13-16God's defence of his own reputation See also God's actions in history to uphold his reputation Ezekiel 20:9-10Malachi 2:2 See also God's rebukes his people for failing to uphold his reputation Malachi 1:6-11Ezekiel 36:22-23 See also God's promises to uphold his reputation Isaiah 42:8Acts 24:16 The reputation of believers See also Believers must seek a good reputation with God 2 Corinthians 5:9-101 Thessalonians 4:1 Acts 5:13-16 See also Believers must have a good reputation with outsiders Acts 2:46-47; 24:161 Timothy 3:7 2 Corinthians 10:17-18 See also Believers must not boast to improve their own reputation 1 Corinthians 3:5-7Philippians 3:4-9 Matthew 6:16-18 See also Believers must not seek a good reputation through outward show Matthew 6:1-8; 23:2-12Acts 17:5-8 See also Believers may find that serving God leads to a bad reputation with unbelievers 1 Kings 19:1-5Luke 23:1-2 Luke 7:3-5 Good reputations Examples of God-fearers with a good reputation Acts 10:1-4the centurion Daniel 6:3-5Cornelius Examples of believers with a good reputation Acts 9:36-39Daniel Acts 16:1-2Dorcas Acts 22:12-13Timothy Romans 1:8Ananias Proverbs 22:1the church at Rome See also The blessing of a good reputation Ecclesiastes 7:1Genesis 18:20-21 Bad repuations See also The reputation of sinners is known to God Revelation 3:1-2; 18:4-51 Kings 16:29-33; 21:25-26 2 Kings 21:16-17 Examples of reputed sinners 1 Samuel 16:7Outward reputation cannot compare with a righteous heart See also 1 Chronicles 29:14-19Revelation 3:1-3 See also 5020 human nature5042 name of God, significance 5174 prostration 5858 fat 5861 favour, human 6121 boasting 8204 chastity 8276 humility 8444 honouring God 8461 priorities 8472 respect for environment 8802 pride |
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