February 19, 2023 Faith FullWeek 7
The quality of your faithfulness is determined by your ability to act, think, and respond selflessly.
“Look at the proud! They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked. But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God. Habakkuk 2:4 NLT
How can I practically live a faithful life?
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1.I will Add Value to People
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29
2.I will Multiply Resources
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things...’ Matthew 25:21
Pistos→Persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties
So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’ “His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! Matthew 25:25-26
3.I will Obey God
“And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.” Acts 20:22
Obedience is Our responsibility.
Outcome is God’s responsibility.
“Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Revelation 22:12
Discussion questions:
If you could choose a one-word goal to achieve in life.
What one word would you choose?
Why do you think faithfulness matters so much to God?
Read Matthew 25:21. What are some smaller things you’ve been faithful with? What did you learn about God by being faithful with those things?
Share a time when someone trusted you, added value to your life, or helped make you better. How could you help those around you by adding value to their lives?
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