Last week, we learned that the biblical characteristic of faithfulness is a virtue that encompasses unwavering commitment, reliability, and loyalty, rooted in a deep trust in God and a dedication to fulfilling promises and responsibilities. God isn’t just faithful, God is literally—in the person of Jesus Christ—the embodiment of faithfulness. We also learned that developing faithfulness ourselves is a transformative process that involves aligning our actions with God’s unchanging truth.
Here are five more ways to cultivate faithfulness:
- Be Accountable: Hold yourself accountable for your actions and choices. Luke 16:10 reminds us, “Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much, and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.”
- Extend Love and Kindness: Exhibit faithfulness in relationships by showing love, kindness, and forgiveness. Colossians 3:12-13 urges, “Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord[a] has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
- Learn from God’s Faithfulness: Reflect on instances of God’s faithfulness in your life and in Scripture. Lamentations 3:22-23 reassures, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning, great is your faithfulness.”
- Maintain Integrity: Keep your word and act with integrity, even when no one is watching. Proverbs 20:7 highlights, “The righteous walk in integrity—happy are the children who follow them!”
- Rest in God’s Promises: Place your ultimate trust in God’s promises, knowing that His faithfulness is unshakable. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 assures, “But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.”
Once again, developing faithfulness is a journey that requires a heart dedicated to honoring God and living in alignment with His truth. By prioritizing your relationship with God, staying committed to your promises, seeking His will, practicing dependability, embracing perseverance, being accountable, extending love and kindness, learning from God’s faithfulness, maintaining integrity, and resting in His promises, you can actively seek and develop the biblical characteristic of faithfulness. May our lives be a testimony to the unwavering faithfulness of our Heavenly Father.