Appendix One
Qualities of Faithful People:
- They have faith in God and not themselves.
- They are sure of what they hope for.
- They are certain of what they do not see.
- They understand the omnipotence of God.
- They understand the omniscience of God.
- They understand the omnipresence of God.
- They understand the sovereignty of God.
- They offer God the greatest sacrifices they can.
- They receive commendation from God.
- They inspire others to grow in their faith for God even in their absence or death.
- They please God because they actively apply their faith.
- They believe God will reward them.
- They earnestly seek God.
- They have a holy fear and respect for God.
- They inform others about God?s plan of salvation.
- They condemn the world of sin.
- Their righteousness grows out of their faith.
- They obey God unconditionally.
- They claim God's promises.
- They believe God has an inheritance for their lives.
- They look forward to Heaven.
- They understand the benevolence of God.
- They understand the faithfulness of God.
- They believe God can perform miracles.
- Their hope grows out of their faith.
- They persevere in their faith until death.
- They know their greatest promises are waiting for them in Heaven.
- They admit that they are aliens and strangers on earth.
- They believe they are set apart by God.
- They don't get distracted by the world.
- They have no regrets about sacrificing for God.
- They don't return to their old lives of sin.
- They make God proud of them.
- They sacrifice for God during times of testing.
- They appreciate the blessing God gives them.
- They surrender everything to God.
- They reason that God can raise the dead.
- They are concerned about others' relationships with God.
- They plan for the future with regards to God's plan for their lives.
- They actively worship God.
- They lead prayer-centred lives.
- They diligently study the Bible.
- They teach others about God and the Bible.
- They are willing to risk their lives for the sake of God.
- They protect other followers of God.
- They refuse to be contaminated by the world.
- They are willing to be mistreated for the sake of God.
- They resist the pleasures of sin.
- They are willing to be disgraced for the sake of Christ.
- They value God's rewards.
- They are not swayed by men.
- They fear God rather than men.
- They persevere because they focus on God.
- They keep the commands of God.
- They wholeheartedly trust in God.
- They patiently do the Will of God
- Their closest fellowship is with other believers.
- They trust in other believers.
- They set an example for other believers.
- They lead other believers to victory in God.
- They stand firm in their faith until death.
- They seek after the heart of God.
- They will not hesitate to say whatever is necessary to help others remain faithful to God.
- They have spiritual victory over evil.
- They administer justice.
- They gain the promises of God.
- They stop evil from spreading.
- They resist temptation.
- They escape evil.
- Their weaknesses are turned to strength.
- They become more and more powerful for God.
- They witness spiritual resurrection in the lives of others.
- They endure persecution.
- They focus on the power of the resurrection of Jesus.
- Their faith grows stronger even during the most intense situations.
- They gain fulfillment through a spiritual rather than a physical freedom.
- They are not understood by the world.
- They won't compromise anything for God.
- They get their security from God alone.
- They are unified with others in building their relationships with God.
- They desire to know God and Jesus more.
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