In a day when it is common for spouses to cheat on one another, for partners to steal from their businesses and for elected officials to fail to perform the duties of their offices, the word faithful might seem foreign. Mother Teresa said, "Be faithful in the small things because it is in them that your strength lies."
What does it mean to be faithful? Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." The dictionary lists faith, faithful, and faithfulness as somewhat synonymous. Trust, true to life, loyal are listed as attributes a faithful person would have.
Joseph is an example to us all, of faithfulness under fire. He was true to his earthly master, taking care of his accounts and household matters honestly; he was even faithful to his master's wife by not allowing her to break her marriage vows with him. He was loyal to himself, as he never took the easy way out. Finally, and most importantly, Joseph was true to his God. Joseph could have given up and given in but he was faithful and proved his allegiance to his God. And God proved His faithfulness to Joseph and loved him dearly and blessed him mightily.
Joseph may have lived thousands of years ago, but we can learn from his behavior even today.
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