MW Online: Faithfulness
Faithfulness it not the word of choice in the KJV. The KJV lists "faith", but not "faithfulness".
The first three items listed at the fruit of the Spirit are attitudinal. People may demonstrate love, joy, and peace in a variety of ways, but they are will attitudes of the heart and mind. The next three, forbearance, kindness and goodness are all action oriented. They have to be demonstrated to be seen. Acts of forbearance, kindness and goodness are the proof.
Faith/faithfulness falls into both categories. A person has "steadfast affection or allegiance" for a person, idea, or product. I remember my maternal grandfather would ONLY buy a Plymouth. He kept them in immaculate shape and always traded for another Plymouth. He was faithful to the brand.
While our faith as Christians should only be in God and His Word, we should also strive to be the types of persons in who other can place their faith. Our word should be our bond.
So much of this world if disposable and fleeting. Miley goes from Mouseketeer to Wrecking Ball in a few short years. Dow Chemical laid of 2400 employees in October of 2013. Google announced they were letting go of 4000 employees and plan on closing one-third of their facilities. Nothing is permanent.
A Christian friend or employee should be faithful. They should be a constant in the neighborhood, workplace or family.
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