Grace to Grow John Wilkerson

The tenth principle in obtaining a good name is to be diligent. Work is not a curse, it is a necessary attribute. Lazy people zap the strength out of relationships, but diligent people bring help and encouragement.

The ninth principle in obtaining a good name is to guard our
words and our thoughts. Our words can be used to guide and encourage, or they can be used to criticize and destroy. Difficult times often reveal what is in our hearts by the words that come out of our mouths. We need to learn to let
our hearts and our words be guided by the Holy Spirit of God.

The eighth principle in obtaining a good name is to show
kindness to the poor. God has a soft spot in His heart for the fatherless, the widows, and the poor. Because they cannot offer us compensation, helping them demonstrates the purest sincerity of our kindness. God pays attention to the way we treat the poor.

The seventh principle in obtaining a good name is to
properly raise our children. The process of training children is long and difficult, but it is our privilege and responsibility to train them in a way that will prepare them for a life of service to God and to their fellow man.

The sixth principle in obtaining a good name is to handle
finances with wisdom. Since other people notice how you handle money, your reputation is affected by your diligence in this area. This episode gives eight financial principles that will help you to be wise with your finances.

The fifth principle in obtaining a good name and loving
favour is to train our children. This begins with a strong marriage and continues with proper time and attention toward our children. Every child is different, which magnifies the importance of wisdom and patience during the
training process.