Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness
(Galatians 5:22-23)

I. Faithfulness and God
A. God is faithful in all His ways. (Psalm 25:10, 100:5)
B. God’s word is trustworthy and true. (Numbers 23:19; Psalm 19:7)
C. Jesus displayed the fruit of faithfulness in His life. (John 17:4; Hebrews 3:5-6; Revelation 1:5)

II. Faithfulness and Character
A. Faithfulness is a matter of integrity. (Proverbs 11:3; Daniel 6:4)
B. Faithfulness is a matter of right priorities. (Matthew 6:33; Ephesians 5:15-17)
C. Faithfulness is a matter of following through. (Colossians 4:17; 2 Timothy 4:7)

III. Growing in Faithfulness
A. Remember God’s faithfulness to you.

1. God is faithful to keep his promises. (Joshua 21:45)
2. He is faithful in his love and compassion for you. (Lamentations 3:22-23)
3. God is faithful in times of trial or temptation. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
4. He is faithful to prepare you for heaven. (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)
5. God is faithful to protect you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
6. God is faithful even when you are not. (2 Timothy 2:13)
7. He is faithful to forgive your sins. (1 John 1:9)

B. Be a good steward of God’s gifts to you. (1 Corinthians 4:2)
C. Examine your commitments in light of God’s Word. (Ecclesiastes 5:4-5; Malachi 2:14)
D. Be faithful in the small things. (Matthew 25:21; Luke 16:10)
E. Keep your word even when it hurts. (Psalm 15:4)
F. Ask God to develop the fruit of faithfulness in your life.

Affirmation: I will grow in faithfulness as I allow the Spirit to strengthen my character.

Application: Ask a friend how you can pray for them and then pray for them this week.