1 Kings 4:31-32 English Standard Version (ESV) For he was wiser than all other men, wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol, and his fame was in all the surrounding nations. He also spoke 3,000 proverbs, and his songs were 1,005.

The man mentioned here was King Solomon. Whatever you think about the man, it is only what you have read. We did not know the man. This is his fame but is it his reputation?

A reputation is based on being known and we did not know King Solomon. 

Where are all 3,000 proverbs? Lost to the ashes of time? Are those proverbs that lasted the test of time and appear in our bibles all the wisdom that Solomon shared? No. We cannot even say that only the best proverbs made it into the Book.

What I publish in this format is under my control. I share what I decide is right for consumption. Reading this does not mean you know me. Only those who are with me all the time can say they know me, and that person is my wife. She knows me.

Why is this article entitled “Be Known”?

Matthew 7:22-23 English Standard Version

22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

I can write inspirationals and quote the bible my whole life and become famous for the work that I do but it does not mean the Lord my God knows me. He knows His Bride in the same way I know my bride. I abide with her. Christ abides with His Bride. 

Let us not be concerned with our fame or legacy.

Isaiah 40:8 English Standard Version (ESV) The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.

Only the Word of God survives our passing. Jesus is the Word of God. He alone survives us.