Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  8000 The life of the believer  »  8200 The character of the believer  »  8248 faithfulness  »  8251 faithfulness, to God

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.

Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people

God's covenant with his people requires faithfulness

1 Kings 2:3-4 See also Exodus 19:5; Deuteronomy 5:32-33; Deuteronomy 10:12-13; Deuteronomy 29:9; Isaiah 1:26

Faithfulness to God seen as marital fidelity

Hosea 2:20 See also Isaiah 54:5; Jeremiah 2:2; Ezekiel 16:8; Ephesians 1:1; Ephesians 5:22-25

Faithfulness to God reflects God's faithfulness

Deuteronomy 7:9 See also 1 Samuel 2:35; 1 Corinthians 10:12-13; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 10:23; 1 Peter 4:19

Faithfulness is seen as steadfast commitment to God

In unwavering devotion

Micah 4:5 See also Joshua 24:14-15; Luke 9:62; Revelation 2:10

In obedience

Deuteronomy 11:13; Ezekiel 18:9

In service

1 Samuel 12:24; 2 Chronicles 19:9; 2 C 10-12 pp 2 Kings 22:4-7; Ezekiel 44:15; Ezekiel 48:11; 1 Timothy 1:12

In giving

2 Chronicles 31:12 Faithfulness to God is expressed in giving to him for the benefit of others; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

In prayer

Romans 12:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:17

In patient endurance

2 Timothy 2:11-13; Hebrews 10:36; Revelation 13:10; Revelation 14:12

In fulfilling vows

Numbers 30:2; Deuteronomy 23:21-23; Psalm 22:25; Psalm 61:8; Ecclesiastes 5:4; Jonah 2:9

Faithfulness is especially important in leaders

1 Corinthians 4:1-2; 3Jn 3 See also Exodus 18:21; 1 Timothy 4:13-16; Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 1:13-14; Timothy 2:2,15; Timothy 4:1-2

Encouragements to faithfulness

The call to faithfulness

1 Corinthians 15:58 See also Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 26:4; John 14:1; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Galatians 5:1; Ephesians 6:13

God watches over the faithful

Psalm 97:10 See also Psalm 31:23; Psalm 37:28; Psalm 86:2; Proverbs 2:8

God rewards faithfulness

1 Samuel 26:23; Matthew 25:21 pp Luke 19:17 See also Psalm 101:6; Proverbs 28:20; Matthew 24:45-47 pp Luke 12:42-44; 2 Timothy 4:6-8; Revelation 17:14; Revelation 20:4

Lack of faithfulness

Hosea 4:1 See also Psalm 12:1; Psalm 78:8,37; Hosea 1:2; Hosea 5:7; Hosea 9:1

See also

1035  God, faithfulness
1345  covenant
2021  Christ, faithfulness
5498  reward
5712  marriage, God & his people
7734  leaders, spiritual
8114  discipleship
8208  commitment to God
8453  obedience
8459  perseverance
8742  faithlessness
8840  unfaithfulness to God