Ben Sirach urges us to cultivate genuine personal relationships with all parts of the world—relationships that truly support our growth. The motivation for this righteous conduct, besides fear and respect for God, is the idea of the “final destiny.” It’s likely that the concept of the “final judgment” was already beginning to take shape. However, some argue that it could also represent an “outcome” that is not necessarily eschatological but somewhat linked to the reputation or good name that persists after death.