The spiritual fruit of FAITHFULNESS

FAITHFULNESS – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Gal. 5:22-23 NIV)

Jesus promises that if you abide (remain) in Him you will produce this kind of spiritual fruit as a direct result. (John 15:4)

Faithfulness is the seventh of the nine fruits of the spirit listed in this passage. Each one is a promise!

Faithfulness defined

Faithfulness: reliable, steadfast and unwavering.

Synonyms: loyal, true, constant, fast, steadfast, staunch.

God is faithful!

Faithfulness is an essential part of who God is (Psalm 89:8; Hebrews 13:8). In His faithfulness, God protects us from evil (2 Thessalonians 3:3), sets limits on our temptations (1 Corinthians 10:13), forgives us of sin (1 John 1:9), and sanctifies us (1 Corinthians 1:9; Philippians 1:6).

Faithfulness is a gift from God. When we receive Christ as Lord, the Holy Spirit indwells us and brings the blessings of love, joy, peace and faithfulness (Galatians 5:22). The fullness of these blessings depends on walking with God and yielding to His Spirit. We should be faithful to read and abide by God’s Word and to seek the Lord in prayer (Psalm 1:1-2; Ephesians 6:18).

Two Bible verses about faithfulness

“Know therefore that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments” (Deut. 7:9 NASB)

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” (Heb. 10:23 ESV)