“Because of the LORD’s loving devotion we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!” — Lamentations 3:22–23 (BSB)
“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. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” — Matthew 25:21 (BSB)
“Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” — Revelation 2:10 (BSB)
To be faithful is to keep the faith in doctrine and in life. It means staying true to God’s Word, fulfilling my responsibilities, remaining loyal in relationships, and enduring hardship without turning back. Faithfulness shows in the home, in the Church, and in daily work. It resists the pull of compromise and perseveres in obedience for the glory of God.
Canon Dr. Joel Scandrett (Trinity School for Ministry) writes, “Faithfulness is covenant love over time. It is truth that endures, obedience that perseveres, and love that keeps showing up.”
Bishop Julian Dobbs (Diocese of the Living Word, ACNA) explains, “The faithful Christian is not always celebrated—but he is consistent. His yes means yes. He stands firm in trial. He finishes the race with honor.”
The 1662 Book of Common Prayer upholds faithfulness in the daily prayers, the marriage liturgy (“to have and to hold… till death do us part”), the ordination vows, and the funeral commendation: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” It teaches that Christian life is not just about beginning well, but finishing well.
J.C. Ryle wrote, “Faithfulness is doing the will of God day after day, year after year, regardless of applause or reward. It is one of the rarest and most Christlike graces.” (Practical Religion, 1878)
Archbishop Foley Beach (ACNA) has said, “Faithfulness is fruit that grows slowly, but it lasts forever. In an age of fleeting feelings, the faithful Christian points to the faithful God.”
Faithfulness glorifies Christ because it reflects His truth, reveals His endurance, and brings stability and witness to His Church and His world.
St. Ignatius of Antioch (c. 35–107 AD): “Be steadfast as an anvil under the hammer. It is in faithfulness that Christ is revealed.” — Letter to Polycarp, 3
St. Basil the Great (c. 330–379 AD): “Let your word be sure, your heart undivided, and your walk straight before God. Such is the life of the faithful.” — The Morals, 72.1
St. Cyprian of Carthage (c. 200–258 AD): “Faithfulness in small things prepares the soul for great trials. He who is faithful in life will be crowned in death.” — Treatise on the Lapsed, 13
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