Quotes about Faithfulness

It is a fatal mistake to assume that God's goal for your life is material prosperity or popular success, as the world defines it. The abundant life has nothing to do with material abundance, and faithfulness to God does not guarantee success in a career or even in ministry. Never focus on temporary crowns.

Second, "What did you do with what I gave you?" What did you do with your life — all the gifts, talents, opportunities, energy, relationships, and resources God gave you? Did you spend them on yourself, or did you use them for the purposes God made you for?

my love cannot negate the words of my mouth and the righteousness I require.

A broken heart is a reminder of our only source of power.

All God's giants have been weak men and women who have gotten hold of God's faithfulness.

We may sing our hymns and psalms, and offer prayers, but they will be an abomination to God, unless we are willing to be thoroughly straightforward in our daily life.

Don't keep a man guessing too long - he's sure to find the answer somewhere else.

Little things are little things; but faithfulness in little things is a very great thing.

How many of us dare not use our time or money or talents as we would, because we realise they are the Lord's, not ours?

Is it more important to understand than to obey? Is it more important to me to know than to believe?

In times of deepest suffering it is the faithful carrying out of ordinary duties that brings the greatest consolation.

There is an active practice of holiness as we carry out, for the glory of God, the ordinary duties of each day, faithfully fulfilling the responsibilities given us. The passive practice consists in living acceptance of the unexpected, be it welcome or unwelcome, remembering that we have a wise and sovereign Lord who works in mysterious ways and is never taken by surprise.