2 Timothy 4:1-8 John F Kennedy said "think not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country". Or  "think not what your church can do for you but what you can do for your church". Reputation,  whether we like it or not,  matters.  If people don't see the value of a person;  they won't see the value in a person. Abraham - Genesis 12 God gives us His Word and causes us to preach His Word.  You don't have to strive to be a good person;  you have to trust God. Satan promises good but pays evil; promise pleasure but pays with pain;  promises life but pays with death. What God promises you will have.  Life,  heaven, truth. Holy Spirit works on our conscience.   Our conscience is our advisor and our accuser.  Your conscience will judge you - right or wrong.   People who don't do anything with  their conscience can't be trusted and will lead you astray. Friendship is important.   True friends help you and walk with you