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THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS. F. A. I. T. H. F. U. L. N. E. S. S. Lesson 8 for the 20 th of February, 2010. Faith means to believe in a reality that is still invisible . Faithfulness is a demonstration of our faith . FAITHFULNESS is FAITH into action . Faithfulness involves :.
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THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS F A I T H F U L N E S S Lesson 8 for the 20th of February, 2010
Faith means to believe in a reality that is still invisible. Faithfulness is a demonstration of our faith. FAITHFULNESS is FAITH into action.
Faithfulnessinvolves: • Reliability. • Honesty. • Integrity. • Loyalty. • Perseverance. • Strength. • Determination. ELIEZER JOSEPH DANIEL Reliability Honesty Integrity JONATHAN JEREMIAH PAUL MOSES Loyalty Perseverance Strength Determination WHICH PART OF FAITHFULNESS IS CHARACTERISTIC OF EACH OF THESE PEOPLE?
There are more examples of faith and faithfulness in Hebrews 11 Abel Enoch Noah Abraham Sarah Isaac Jacob
There are more examples of faith and faithfulness in Hebrews 11 Rahab Gideon Barak Samson Jephtah David Samuel
FAITHFULNESS IN THE END TIME FAITHFULNESS IN THEWORLD The world is based on egocentricity, and it has banished faithfulness to God and to others. “Do as you please, you deserve it” “Youfirst” “If anyone stands in your way, get rid of him” “If anything goes wrong, it’s someone else’s fault”
FAITHFULNESS IN THE END TIME FAITHFULNESS IN THEWORLD “There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers; those who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not cleansed of their filth; those whose eyes are ever so haughty, whose glances are so disdainful; those whose teeth are swords and whose jaws are set with knives to devour the poor from the earth, the needy from among mankind” Proverbs, 30: 11-14
FAITHFULNESS IN THE END TIME FAITHFULNESS OF THE SONS OF GOD We must be faithful in all the aspects of our life. Firstly, being faithful to God and His teachings. Secondly, showing our faithfulness in our relationships with others. That is possible only with a daily and constant devotion to God. Then, the Holy Spirit can develop that fruit in us.
FAITHFULNESS IN THE END TIME FAITHFULNESS OF THE SONS OF GOD “Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life” Revelation, 2: 10
“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!” Despite the apparent delay of the Second Coming, God wants us to remain faithful. Only if we do that, we will listen the words…