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Dearly Beloved,
GOOD MANNERS
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1 NIV).
In the aspect of daily quotes in my Internet ministry, I recently posted a quote by Fanny Jackson Coppin that reads thus: “Good manners will often take people where neither money nor education will take them.” People started reacting to the quote barely an hour after its posting. The argument was that it is difficult for good manners to do such a thing in today’s world, especially in Nigeria. Those people were corroborating the new trend whereby good manners do not matter to people either to get or give a favour. People nowadays can do anything to get what they want. On many occasions, people with good names are not considered for a position because of the corruption in the present-day society.
However, that quote and many biblical injunctions about good manners are still relevant today. One may bypass good manners to get a favour, but such favour will not last. One may have wealth, position, affluence, and the likes, but it is better to have good name and good manners. When wealth, position, affluence, and the likes fade away, good name and good manners will remain evergreen.
What do you prefer between good manners and affluence? Many people will prefer the latter. But, it is better to choose the former. A good name is indeed more desirable than great riches, and good manners will often take you where neither money nor education will take you.
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).
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