1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; 2  Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. 3  For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who has built the house has more honor than the house. 4  For every house is built by some man; but he that built all things is God. 5  And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; 6  But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

Def: 1. Adhering firmly and devotedly, as to a person, a cause, or an idea; loyal. 2. Worthy of trust or belief; reliable. 3. Consistent with truth or actuality 

Loyally follow through on commands (spirit & letter), beliefs, responsibilities and promises, esp: {time, money, strength and aspirations}

Achiever - I plan, start and reach the finish line in time to complete tasks and goals worthy of my potential.

Disciplined Disciple - I make the daily decision to deny myself for the service of God and the eternal glory of Christ.

Godly - I am continually learning and reprogramming my robot to do all that God has revealed (in the Bible) He requires of me.

Honest - I tactfully and transparently speak and live according to the truth, even when it hurts or is humiliating. What you see...

Loyal Lover - Without cowardice, I am committed to consistently sacrifice myself to do what’s in another’s best interest regardless of cost, personal preference, inclination or their reaction or lack thereof.

1. Goes against the Grain of Society Nu 12:7  My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.

2. Characteristic of God  Ps 36:5 Your mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and your faithfulness reaches unto the clouds.

De 7:9 Know the LORD is God, the faithful God, keeping covenant & mercy with them that love him & keep his commandments to 1000 generations

3. Steward does bidding 1Sa 2:35 I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind

1Sa 22:14 who is so faithful among all your servants as David, goes at your bidding, and is honorable in your house?

1Co 4:2  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 1Ti 3:11  wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

Tit 1:6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

a. Finances 2Ki 22:7 no reckoning made with them of the money delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.

Lifestyle Lu 16:10  He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. 11  If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12  And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?

3Jo 1:5  Beloved, you do faithfully whatsoever you do to the brethren, and to strangers;

b. Work 2Ch 34:12  And the men did the work faithfully:

c. Speech Ps 5:9  For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness...Pr 11:13 talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter. Pr 14:5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

d. Fragile Ps 12:1 Help, LORD; for the godly man ceases; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.

Pr 20:6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?  Isa 1:21

4. Based/Founded in Fear of God Ne 7:2 charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.

2Ch 19:9  And he charged them, saying, Thus shall you do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

Nourished by mercy 1Co 7:25...yet I give my judgment, as one that has obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. Gal 5:22 HS fruit

Delight to God Mt 25:21Well done,  good & faithful servant: faithful over a few I will make you ruler over many enter you into the joy of your lord.

5. Basis of Blessings  Ne 9:8  And found his heart faithful before you, and made a covenant with him to give the land...

1Sa 26:23  The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness

Ps 101:6 Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walks in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

Pr 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent. Pr 29:14

Lu 19:17 he said to him, Well, you good servant: because you have been faithful in a very little, have you authority over ten cities.

Re 17:14 the Lamb shall overcome them:...King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

Re 2:10  Fear none of those things which you shall suffer...be faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.

Protection Da 6:4...they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

Ps 31:23  O love the LORD, all you his saints: for the LORD preserves the faithful, and plentifully rewards the proud doer.

6. Basis for Ministry and Influence  Mt 24:45  Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler...

Ac 16:1...saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us

2Ti 2:2 you heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

1Co 4:17  Timothy, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways

Questions for Reflection/Discussion/Response:

1. Can faithfulness be compartmentalized? Is it faithfulness when we pick and choose our obedience?

2. Do some personality types have an easier time with faithfulness? Is it a function of upbringing/rearing? Unfair advantage?

3. What motivates you to be faithful? Why/how are you tempted to be unfaithful?

4. Where do you find it easier to be faithful? What helps you? How would you help someone be more faithful?

5. In what areas of your life do you struggle with faithfulness? How can you be more faithful to God this week? What items?