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FAITHFULNESS FAITHFULNESS • What is faithfulness? – Defined as adhering firmly and devotedly,

as to a person, cause or idea, loyal– Greek word for faith means, a firm

persuasion or trust– Describes one who is faithful or

trustworthy, worthy of belief trust and confidence, faithful in duty

FAITHFULNESS FAITHFULNESS • Faithfulness Involves - trustworthy – Matthew 24:45-47– Matthew 25:21-23, 29-30– Daniel 6:1-4– Acts 6:1-3– 1 Corinthians 4:2– 2 Timothy 2:2– 1 Corinthians 4:17– Acts 20:20, 27; 1 Timothy 1:12

FAITHFULNESS FAITHFULNESS • Faithfulness Involves - Obedience – Matthew 25:21– Hebrews 3:5– Hebrews 5:8-9

FAITHFULNESS FAITHFULNESS • Faithfulness Involves - Loyalty – Proverbs 17:17– Ecclesiastes 9:10– Colossians 3:23– Genesis 39:8-9, 22-23– Job 1:21, 2:9-10

FAITHFULNESS FAITHFULNESS • Faithfulness Involves – Faith/Trust – Hebrews 11:8, 17-19– Galatians 3:9– Genesis 15:6

FAITHFULNESS FAITHFULNESS • Faithfulness Involves - Endurance – Matthew 24:13– 1 Corinthians 15:58– Revelation 17:14– Revelation 2:10

FAITHFULNESS FAITHFULNESS • Other Faithful Men – Ephesians 6:21 - Tychicus– Colossians 1:7 - Epaphras– Colossians 4:9 – Onesimus– 1 Peter 5:12 – Sylvanus– 3 John 5 – Gauis– Revelation 2:13 – Antipas– Ephesians 1:1 – Saints, faithful in Christ– Colossians 1:2 – Saints, faithful brethren

FAITHFULNESS FAITHFULNESS • Conclusion - – Can you see the importance of

faithfulness in your life?– Have you proven yourself faithful to God?– If there is a need for change in your life,

why not commit to making that change today!!!