Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8332 reputation 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. God's defence of his own reputation God's actions in history to uphold his reputation Exodus 9:13-16 See also Ezekiel 20:9-10 God's rebukes his people for failing to uphold his reputation Malachi 2:2 See also Malachi 1:6-11 God's promises to uphold his reputation Ezekiel 36:22-23 See also Isaiah 42:8 The reputation of believers Believers must seek a good reputation with God Acts 24:16 See also 2 Corinthians 5:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Believers must have a good reputation with outsiders Acts 5:13-16 See also Acts 2:46-47; Acts 24:16; 1 Timothy 3:7 Believers must not boast to improve their own reputation 2 Corinthians 10:17-18 See also 1 Corinthians 3:5-7; Philippians 3:4-9 Believers must not seek a good reputation through outward show Matthew 6:16-18 See also Matthew 6:1-8; Matthew 23:2-12 Believers may find that serving God leads to a bad reputation with unbelievers Acts 17:5-8 See also 1 Kings 19:1-5; Luke 23:1-2 Good reputations Examples of God-fearers with a good reputation Luke 7:3-5 the centurion; Acts 10:1-4 Cornelius Examples of believers with a good reputation Daniel 6:3-5 Daniel; Acts 9:36-39 Dorcas; Acts 16:1-2 Timothy; Acts 22:12-13 Ananias; Romans 1:8 the church at Rome The blessing of a good reputation Proverbs 22:1 See also Ecclesiastes 7:1 Bad repuations The reputation of sinners is known to God Genesis 18:20-21 See also Revelation 3:1-2; Revelation 18:4-5 Examples of reputed sinners 1 Kings 16:29-33; Kings 21:25-26; 2 Kings 21:16-17 Outward reputation cannot compare with a righteous heart 1 Samuel 16:7 See also 1 Chronicles 29:14-19; Revelation 3:1-3 See also
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