If unsure on how to act, react, present yourself, or anything, kneel in prayer and have a genuine talk with The Lord Jesus Christ.

Related: Protecting Your Reputation When You’re Ready to Go – NYTimes.com

All it takes nowadays for your reputation to be damaged is either:

a) A secretly jealous person or whomever to say something out of turn, lie, or say things which are not true, in turning people against someone. Jealous people act out of ignorance to have opportunities taken away from others, because the jealous person has low self-esteem, and wants to portray a positive image of humility and honesty. Jealous people who contemplate against the mental and spiritual growth of others and seek to damage their reputation do things secretly out of spite in the dark, but, Jesus already knew, before it was thought of and happened.

b) Your own personal mistakes. Before pointing the finger at others and pointing out what they did to you, point the finger at yourself and admit like a honest person I messed up and seek to rebuild my reputation. Ask for forgiveness, whether it is granted or not. Alot of people say they forgive, but they don”t. In this life, they say one thing, and do another. Life goes on, and so does positive reputation rebuilding.

c) Always say nice things and keep words at minimum. If someone comes at you sideways with ignorant talk or showing jealousy because they are jealous of your opportunity and are quick to point out all of your shortcomings, keep conversation @ a minimum, as well as words in giving a reaction, if you feel a need to react. Be pleasant, and keep it moving.

Never allow a narcissist to get the reaction out of you they’re looking for. If a reaction is necessary, “let your words be few.” Some people will never be married nor have children because their demeanor is absolutely horrible. They can hide it from people, but nothing can be hidden from GOD.