A Good Name Over Great Riches - Proverbs 22:1 | August 25, 2026

Welcome back to One Single Story! Today, Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream to dig into Proverbs 22:1, exploring why a good reputation is worth more than silver or gold, and why guarding our character matters far more than the world often admits. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 22:1 - "Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold." This verse challenges the cultural assumption that net worth and metrics define success, calling believers instead to value integrity and character above financial gain. In This Episode: Why a broken reputation takes far longer to rebuild than lost finances The danger of measuring leadership success by metrics and net worth alone Practical guardrails leaders can put in place to protect against temptation and financial mismanagement How personal reputation and organizational reputation become inseparable The connection between Romans and how our conduct affects how outsiders view the gospel Why the world looks for reasons to invalidate the cross, and how our character can serve as a shield Key Quote: "When you value your character more than your capital, you can build a Kingdom legacy that outlasts any balance sheet." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast walking through the One Year Bible, offering short, practical lessons drawn straight from the day's reading. Each episode is designed to help you engage Scripture, spark meaningful conversation, and apply God's Word to everyday life. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com If this episode encouraged you, subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily devotional. Join us every weekday as we walk through Scripture together, one story at a time. Coming This Week: Stay tuned as we continue our journey through the book of Proverbs, uncovering more wisdom for daily living, leadership, and walking faithfully with Christ. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #Wisdom #Reputation #ChristianLeadership