Unwavering
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The term "unwavering" refers to a steadfast, resolute, and firm commitment or faith that does not waver or falter, even in the face of trials, temptations, or doubts. In the context of the Bible, unwavering faith and commitment are highly esteemed virtues, often associated with righteousness and trust in God.

Biblical Examples of Unwavering Faith

1. Abraham: Abraham is often cited as a paragon of unwavering faith. Despite the improbability of God's promises, Abraham believed and acted in faith. Romans 4:20-21 states, "Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised."

2. Job: The account of Job is a profound example of unwavering faith amidst suffering. Despite losing his wealth, health, and family, Job maintained his integrity and trust in God. Job 1:22 notes, "In all this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing."

3. Daniel: Daniel's unwavering commitment to God is evident in his refusal to defile himself with the king's food and his persistence in prayer despite the threat of the lion's den. Daniel 6:10 records, "Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before."

New Testament Teachings on Unwavering Faith

1. James: The Epistle of James emphasizes the importance of unwavering faith in prayer. James 1:6 instructs, "But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind."

2. Hebrews: The author of Hebrews encourages believers to hold fast to their hope without wavering. Hebrews 10:23 exhorts, "Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful."

3. Jesus' Teachings: Jesus often highlighted the power of unwavering faith. In Mark 11:23 , He declares, "Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him."

Characteristics of Unwavering Faith

· Trust in God's Promises: Unwavering faith is characterized by a deep trust in God's promises, regardless of circumstances. This trust is rooted in the belief that God is faithful and His word is true.

· Perseverance: Those with unwavering faith demonstrate perseverance, continuing in their faith and commitment to God even when faced with trials or persecution.

· Obedience: Unwavering faith often manifests in obedience to God's commands, as seen in the lives of biblical figures who acted in faith despite challenges.

· Peace and Assurance: An unwavering faith brings peace and assurance, knowing that God is in control and His purposes will prevail.

Practical Application

Believers are encouraged to cultivate unwavering faith by immersing themselves in Scripture, prayer, and fellowship with other believers. By doing so, they can strengthen their trust in God and remain steadfast in their faith journey.
Greek
87. adiakritos -- indistinguishable, without uncertainty
... Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and diakrino Definition indistinguishable,
without uncertainty NASB Word Usage unwavering (1). without partiality. ...
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Library

Commandment Ninth. Prayer must be Made to God Without Ceasing, and ...
... The Pastor: Book Second."Commandments. Commandment Ninth. Prayer Must Be
Made to God Without Ceasing, and with Unwavering Confidence. ...
/.../pastor/the pastor books first second third/commandment ninth prayer must be.htm

True Greatness
... I. First, we note in John unwavering and immovable firmness and courage. 'What went
ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?' Nay! ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/true greatness.htm

Praying Without Doubting
... for great things. Christ is made invincible in this world through the
unwavering faith of His praying people. The Scriptures reveal ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 5 praying without doubting.htm

A Manifestation of God in Answer to Prayer
... The embattled believers were praying with an unwavering faith when they said, "Lord,
thou art God." The indisputable fact of God was the basis of the ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 7 a manifestation of.htm

His Own Sufferings: Exhortation to Stedfastness.
... along by land and sea, exhort you: "stand fast in the faith," [1178] and be ye
steadfast, "for the just shall live by faith;" [1179] be ye unwavering, for "the ...
/.../chapter i his own sufferings exhortation.htm

The Necessity for Praying Men
... more is needed to clear up the haze by which a critical unfaith has eclipsed the
Word of God than the fidelity of the pulpit in its unwavering allegiance to ...
/.../bounds/the weapon of prayer/iii the necessity for praying.htm

A Covenant God
... Blessed is the man who truly knows God as his Covenant God; who knows what the Covenant
promises him; what unwavering confidence of expectation it secures ...
//christianbookshelf.org/murray/the two covenants/chapter i a covenant god.htm

Through Fire.
... purity of life; The thing that stands out largest is the life he lived, a life of
simplicity in habit, of purity and consistency, with an unwavering faith in ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on following the christ/through fire.htm

Jesus and Thomas.
... Even in the scant material available for the making up of the story, we find evidence
in Thomas of strong loyalty and unwavering devotion, and in Jesus of ...
/.../miller/personal friendships of jesus/chapter viii jesus and thomas.htm

The Knocking that Obtains an Opening
... " Jesus is teaching us to pray with unwavering faith and firm confidence. He inspired
us with dauntless courage to pray persistently when He said, ". . . ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 12 the knocking that.htm

Thesaurus
Unwavering (4 Occurrences)
...Unwavering (4 Occurrences). ... Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of the
hope unwavering, (for he is faithful who has promised;) (DBY YLT). ...
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Assurance (16 Occurrences)
... The "full assurance of understanding" (Colossians 2:2) is an entire unwavering
conviction of the truth of the declarations of Scripture, a joyful steadfastness ...
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Unwatered (3 Occurrences)

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Unwearied (5 Occurrences)

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Labours (19 Occurrences)
... 1 Thessalonians 1:3 For we never fail to remember your works of faith and labours
of love and your persistent and unwavering hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in ...
/l/labours.htm - 12k

Lifted (466 Occurrences)
... Matthew 21:21 "I solemnly tell you," said Jesus, "that if you have an unwavering
faith, you shall not only perform such a miracle as this of the fig-tree, but ...
/l/lifted.htm - 36k

Decision (174 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) The quality of being decided; prompt and fixed determination; unwavering
firmness; as, to manifest great decision. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
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Perform (155 Occurrences)
... Matthew 21:21 "I solemnly tell you," said Jesus, "that if you have an unwavering
faith, you shall not only perform such a miracle as this of the fig-tree, but ...
/p/perform.htm - 41k

Persistent (5 Occurrences)
... 1 Thessalonians 1:3 For we never fail to remember your works of faith and labours
of love and your persistent and unwavering hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in ...
/p/persistent.htm - 8k

Steadfastness (15 Occurrences)
... 1 Thessalonians 1:3 For we never fail to remember your works of faith and labours
of love and your persistent and unwavering hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in ...
/s/steadfastness.htm - 10k

Resources
What does it mean to set your face like flint in Isaiah 50:7? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible say about faithfulness? | GotQuestions.org

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents? | GotQuestions.org

Unwavering: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Unwavering (4 Occurrences)

Matthew 21:21
"I solemnly tell you," said Jesus, "that if you have an unwavering faith, you shall not only perform such a miracle as this of the fig-tree, but that even if you say to this mountain, 'Be thou lifted up and hurled into the sea,' it shall be done;
(WEY)

1 Thessalonians 1:3
For we never fail to remember your works of faith and labours of love and your persistent and unwavering hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father;
(WEY)

Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast the confession of the hope unwavering, (for he is faithful who has promised;)
(DBY YLT)

James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
(See NAS)

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