8251 faithfulness, to God
Dictionary of Bible Themes

The proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God's own faithfulness to the covenant. Encouraged in all believers, it is especially important in leaders.

1 Kings 2:3-4

Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people

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God's covenant with his people requires faithfulness

Exodus 19:5
Deuteronomy 5:32-33; 10:12-13; 29:9
Isaiah 1:26
Hosea 2:20

See also

Faithfulness to God seen as marital fidelity

Isaiah 54:5
Jeremiah 2:2
Ezekiel 16:8
Ephesians 1:1; 5:22-25
Deuteronomy 7:9

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Faithfulness to God reflects God's faithfulness

1 Samuel 2:35
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
Hebrews 4:14-16; 10:23
1 Peter 4:19
Micah 4:5

Faithfulness is seen as steadfast commitment to God

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In unwavering devotion

Joshua 24:14-15
Luke 9:62
Revelation 2:10
Deuteronomy 11:13
Ezekiel 18:9

In obedience

1 Samuel 12:24
2 Chronicles 19:9; 34:10-12

In service

Ezekiel 44:15; 48:11
1 Timothy 1:12

pp 2Ki 22:4-7

2 Chronicles 31:12

In giving

2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Faithfulness to God is expressed in giving to him for the benefit of others

Romans 12:12
1 Thessalonians 5:17

In prayer

2 Timothy 2:11-13
Hebrews 10:36

In patient endurance

Revelation 13:10; 14:12
Numbers 30:2
Deuteronomy 23:21-23

In fulfilling vows

Psalms 22:25; 61:8
Ecclesiastes 5:4
Jonah 2:9
1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Faithfulness is especially important in leaders

3 John 1:3

See also

Exodus 18:21
1 Timothy 4:13-16; 6:20
2 Timothy 1:13-14; 2:2,15; 4:1-2
1 Corinthians 15:58

Encouragements to faithfulness

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The call to faithfulness

Proverbs 3:5-6
Isaiah 26:4
John 14:1
1 Corinthians 16:13
Galatians 5:1
Ephesians 6:13
Psalms 97:10

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God watches over the faithful

Psalms 31:23; 37:28; 86:2
Proverbs 2:8
1 Samuel 26:23
Matthew 25:21

God rewards faithfulness

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Psalms 101:6

pp Lk 19:17

Proverbs 28:20
Matthew 24:45-47
2 Timothy 4:6-8
Revelation 17:14; 20:4

pp Lk 12:42-44

Hosea 4:1

Lack of faithfulness

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Psalms 12:1; 78:8,37
Hosea 1:2; 5:7; 9:1

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1035 God, faithfulness
1345 covenant
2021 Jesus Christ, faithfulness of
5498 reward
5714 men
7735 leaders, political
8114 discipleship
8208 commitment to God
8453 obedience
8459 perseverance
8742 faithlessness
8840 unfaithfulness to God
Dictionary of Bible Themes
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