The word for faithful here is defined: of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties; that can be relied on.
The scriptures tell us that God is faithful. He is even called Faithful. He is faithful to do what He says He will do. He is faithful to keep His promises. He has always been faithful and He will always be faithful.
The faithfulness of God is not based, or contingent, upon our faithfulness. God's faithfulness is based on His own nature and character. His faithfulness is based on who He is, not on what we do.
Even if we are unfaithful, it does not change God's faithfulness. Even if we don't believe His Word, it does not change His faithfulness. Even if we don't obey His commands, it doesn't change His faithfulness. Even if we don't appropriate His promises, it doesn't change His faithfulness. Even if we rebel against Him and go our own way, it doesn't change His faithfulness. Even if we accuse Him of being unfaithful, it does not change His faithfulness. Even if we deny Him, it does not change His faithfulness.
He is a faithful. He will do what He says. If He says He will bless the righteous, He will bless the righteous. If He says He will punish the wicked, He will punish them. If He says He will be with you, He will be with you. If He says He will meet your need, He will meet it. If He says He chastens those He loves, He chastens them. He is faithful to do what He says He will do even if you don't believe in Him. He is God and cannot deny Himself.
If you are wrestling with believing that He is faithful, then stop. He is... period! What you do or don't do, what you believe or don't believe doesn't change His faithfulness. He is going to be faithful to what He says even if you aren't faithful to Him or to believe Him.
Have a great day. God's faithfulness is not based on your faithfulness, it is based on His nature.
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