- true to one's word, promises, vows, etc.
- steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; constant: faithful friends.
- reliable, trusted, or believed.
Being faithful is very important biblical challenge. As followers of God we are called to live a life of faithfulness, a life that is pleasing to Him. Although we sometimes think we know what is better for us, Jesus has a path he has set out for us. He knows what's best in our lives.
There are many examples of faithful people in the bible. Take Abraham for example. Abraham believed and trusted in God. When God asked Abraham to do something Abraham would obey him no matter how foolish it seemed. At one point of Abrahams life, God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son. Abraham obeyed even though it did not seem sensible. When Abraham went to sacrifice Isaac, God stopped him and said, "Now I know that you trust me and that you would not hold back anything from me." Abraham was faithful to God.
Esther was also a great example of faithfulness. Esther was chosen as a queen among many beautiful ladies. At one point Esther had to obey God and go before the king. In those days the queen was forbidden to come to the kings unless he had requested her. If she did come before him without request, she could be killed, but Esther risked her life and was faithful to God and her people.
What does the bible say about faithfulness?
- 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
- 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
- Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
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