Living in an Unfaithful World

Why is it so hard to stay faithful? We live in a unfaithful world. Everyone around us is trying to fit in. People are constantly changing there minds, giving into pressures, and wanting to be like everyone else, but we aren't called to fit in. Jesus has called us to be set apart. In Romans 12:2 It says, do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Think of all the things that have become acceptable in our culture that were never Gods will.

• Prostitution
• Abusive leadership
• Gay marriage
• Divorce
• Abortion
• Sexual Behaviors
• Discrimination
• Our Manners
• How we speak
• Our attitudes

In the book of Esther there are many examples not only of faithfulness, but also unfaithfulness. In Esther 12:1, the king commands Queen Vashti, his wife, to come before him. The king was drunk and angry. He wanted her to display her beauty. She refused and was sentenced to never again enter the presence of King Xerxes. Her position was also given to someone else who was better than she.

Since we live in a world that is not glorifying to God and his will, how do we respond to unfaithfulness? Put everything into God. Spend more time praying, reading his word and meditating on it. This way we make our relationship with God stronger and trust in Him.

What is Faithfulness?

Faithfulness:

1. true to one's word, promises, vows, etc.
2. steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; constant: faithful friends.
3. 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,