Faithfulness is the quality descriptive of God's ongoing relationship to the
world and a believer's desired relationship to God and to others.
The Old and New Testements praise God for His faithfulness and challenge God's
people to develope faithfulness in their lives. Steadfast loyalty and unwavering
trust are considered essential virtues for personal and spiritual growth.

Faithfulness" <Gk, pistis> is a manifestation of the fruit of the spirit that
pertains to loyalty and trustworthyness. Scripture teaches that God is faithful
( Lamitations 3:22-23 )
Lamentations 3:22 It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because
his compassions fail not.
Lamentations 3:23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Jesus was praised by the Father for His faithfulness even unto death on the cross
( Philippians 2:7-10 )
Philippians 2:7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form
of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and
became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Philippians 2:9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a
name which is above every name
Philippians 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in
heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth

Many of those who followed the Lord were called faithful.
Moses was faithful in the face of Oppression ( Hebrews 11:23-25 )
Hebrews 11:23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his
parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of
the king's commandment.
Hebrews 11:24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called
the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
Hebrews 11:25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season
and Ruth was faithful as she experienced great loss ( Ruth 1:16 ).
Ruth 1:16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following
after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will
lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God
The early church was faithful when facing perscution ( Acts 8:4 )
Acts 8:4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.
Paul was faithful in his ministry( 2 Timothy 4:6-8 )
2 Timothy 4:6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is
at hand.
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have
kept the faith
2 Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which
the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only,
but unto all them also that love his appearing.
 

Believers today are called to faithfulness to God, to self, and to others. A
believer is challenged to maintain steadfast trust in God, even amidst trials
and suffering. Faithfulness to self results from faith in God and precedes
faithfulness to others. Dependability and commitment to others is an essential
expression of faithfulness in love and service.
The Lord said "be faithful unto death, and I wil give you the crown of life"
( Revelation 2:10 )
 Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold,
the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye
shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give
thee a crown of life.
The unfailing faith of a follower of Christ will be rewarded for all eternity.
( Lamitations 3:22 ) Lamentations 3:22 It is of the LORD's mercies that we
are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

Walk in Light
Ephessians 5:8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord
walk as children of light
Ephessians 5:9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and
righteousness and truth;)
Ephessians 5:10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
Ephessians 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness,
but rather reprove them.
Ephessians 5:12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done
of them in secret.
Ephessians 5:13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light
for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.
Ephessians 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from
the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.

Walk in Wisdom
Ephessians 5:15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Ephessians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Ephessians 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of
the Lord is.
Ephessians 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled
with the Spirit;
Ephessians 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord
Ephessians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in
the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Ephessians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Psalms 86:1 Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
Psalms 86:2 Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant
that trusteth in thee.
Psalms 86:3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.
Psalms 86:4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I
lift up my soul.
Psalms 86:5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in
mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
Psalms 86:6 Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my
supplications.
Psalms 86:7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt
answer me.
Psalms 86:8 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are
there any works like unto thy works.
Psalms 86:9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee,
O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.
Psalms 86:10 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
Psalms 86:11 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart
to fear thy name.
Psalms 86:12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will
glorify thy name for evermore.
Psalms 86:13 For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul
from the lowest hell.
Psalms 86:14 O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of
violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.
Psalms 86:15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious,
long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
Psalms 86:16 O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto
thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.
 Psalms 86:17 Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and
be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast helped me, and comforted me.