A Faithful Man
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· 8 viewsFaithfulness is a Grace worked in the life of a believer by the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit.
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Introduction:
Introduction:
Can you be trusted? I mean, can you really be trusted with important stuff? Can you be counted on? Are you fiercely loyal? Are you completely duty bound in your work as well as your Christian life? Are you the one that others will choose in matters of utmost importance? Does your account of events strictly match the facts of what actually happened, or do you embellish from time to time?
The preceeding questions were about what it means to be faithful. As we continue to learn about being doers of the Word, and we continue to study the fruits of the Spirit, we come upon this little word, “Faith”. As believers we have been given the Holy Spirit in order to empower us to make choices that contrast the choices that our flesh or carnal nature would make. We have learned about these other fruits. We have learned that each fruit involves a choice to avoid the carnal and embrace the spiritual path.
The word faith follows the same pattern. in this context, faith is not just that trust that accesses the Grace of God to save our souls, but it is also the quality of being Faithful or Trustworthy. Merriam-Webster puts it like this:
1faith•ful \ˈfāth-fəl\ adjective
14th century
1 obsolete: full of faith
2: steadfast in affection or allegiance: LOYAL
3: firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty: CONSCIENTIOUS
4: given with strong assurance: BINDING 〈a faithful promise〉
5: true to the facts, to a standard, or to an original 〈a faithful copy〉—faith•ful•ly \-fə-lē\ adverb—faith•ful•ness noun
Let us study each of these nuances of what it means to be faithful under the light of scripture and, by the Grace of God, choose to do what it takes to be a faithful Christian.
Full of Faith (toward God)
Full of Faith (toward God)
Pray to increase that faith
And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.
For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
Increase the flow of Grace by increasing faith
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Steadfast in Action or Allegiance - Loyal
Steadfast in Action or Allegiance - Loyal
A talebearer revealeth secrets:
But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend;
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Loyal to your commitment to Christ
Loyal to your Spouse
Loyal to your Church
Loyal to your Pastor
*** We serve a four course Spiritual meal every week… Sunday morning is the nutritional basics… if you are still hungry, perhaps you should attend the other three courses…***
Firm Observance of Duty
Firm Observance of Duty
Trusted to learn, live, and teach.
And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness:
But a faithful man who can find?
Trustworthy With Small and Great
Trustworthy With Small and Great
A good steward
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
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Character Revealed
He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Character Tested
If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
True to Facts
True to Facts
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief:
But a faithful ambassador is health.
A faithful witness will not lie:
But a false witness will utter lies.