What does "faithfulness" in Psalm 25:10 teach about God's character? Text Focus “All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful to those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.” (Psalm 25:10) Faithfulness Defined • Hebrew word: ʼĕmûnâh — firmness, steadiness, reliability • More than a trait; it’s the very backbone of every action God takes. What God’s Faithfulness Tells Us About Him • He is perfectly consistent – Numbers 23:19 “God is not a man, that He should lie…” • He keeps every promise, every time – Joshua 21:45 “Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.” • His character never shifts with cultural tides or human moods – Malachi 3:6 “For I the LORD do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed.” Love and Faithfulness: Two Sides of One Coin • Psalm 25:10 couples “loving” (ḥesed) with “faithful” (ʼĕmûnâh) • Faithfulness shows love in action—love that never gives up, never forgets, never fails How Wide Is His Faithfulness? • Covers every “way” (path, decision, method) the LORD takes • Extends “to those who keep His covenant” – His faithfulness is covenant-shaped: He binds Himself voluntarily for our good • Not limited by time – Lamentations 3:22-23 “His mercies never end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!” Faithfulness Applied to Our Lives • Assurance in trial – 1 Corinthians 10:13 “God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.” • Confidence in salvation – 2 Timothy 2:13 “If we are faithless, He remains faithful—for He cannot deny Himself.” • Motivation for obedience – Deuteronomy 7:9 “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God, keeping His covenant of loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.” Living in Response • Rest: His faithfulness steadies anxious hearts • Remember: rehearse past proofs of His reliability • Reflect: mirror His faithfulness in our relationships (1 Corinthians 4:2) Summary Snapshot God’s faithfulness in Psalm 25:10 paints Him as the unchanging, promise-keeping Lord whose every pathway toward His people is lined with steadfast love. Because He is faithful, we can obey, trust, and hope without hesitation. |
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