Fruit of the Spirit: What is Faithfulness?
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such there is no law." (Galatians 5:22,23)
Dictionary Definition: steadfast in affection or allegiance; loyal; firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty; true to the facts.
The Greek word used for this element of the fruit of the Spirit is translated, in the New Testament, faithfulness and faith.
"What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God's faithfulness?" (Romans 3:3) The same root word is used twice in this verse. The first is the negative form of the word which means disbelieve or lack of faith. The second use is in reference to God and refers to his faithfulness.
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (Hebrews 11:1) The word here is the exact same word as used for the fruit of the Spirit. This is the Biblical description of faith: knowing that what God has promised will happen, that is Jesus will return, and being certain that God exists.
Hebrews chapter 11 is the Hall of Faith. It lists individuals who had faith and were faithful.
"Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful." (I Corinthians 4:2) God has given us much. We are to be faithful in how we use it.
Dictionary Definition: steadfast in affection or allegiance; loyal; firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty; true to the facts.
The Greek word used for this element of the fruit of the Spirit is translated, in the New Testament, faithfulness and faith.
"What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God's faithfulness?" (Romans 3:3) The same root word is used twice in this verse. The first is the negative form of the word which means disbelieve or lack of faith. The second use is in reference to God and refers to his faithfulness.
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (Hebrews 11:1) The word here is the exact same word as used for the fruit of the Spirit. This is the Biblical description of faith: knowing that what God has promised will happen, that is Jesus will return, and being certain that God exists.
Hebrews chapter 11 is the Hall of Faith. It lists individuals who had faith and were faithful.
"Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful." (I Corinthians 4:2) God has given us much. We are to be faithful in how we use it.
posted by David Frank Wilson | 9:56 AM
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I have enjoyed your posts and hope to read more of them. I wanted to ask you if you are a Chosen One. Thank you, Pearl
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