Proverbs 13:22
Read Proverbs →“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.”
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A good name and a life that pointed others to God outlast any inheritance of money or land. These Bible verses about legacy encourage you to live and give in ways that bless generations you'll never meet.
“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.”
“We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed.”
“These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.”
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.”
“One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts—”
“Then Joshua said to the Israelites, “In the future, when your children ask their fathers, ‘What is the meaning of these stones?’ you are to tell them, ‘Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground.’”
“The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.”
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A good name and a life that pointed others to God outlast any inheritance of money or land. These Bible verses about legacy encourage you to live and give in ways that bless generations you'll never meet.
Proverbs 13:22: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.”
Start with Psalms 78:4, one of the 8 verses gathered here on this topic.