Life Group Questions

2. Why is it important to understand that faithfulness is a fruit of the Spirit and not a work of the flesh? How does thinking that faithfulness is a work of the flesh dishonor the work of God? How does thinking that faithfulness is a work of the flesh lead to pride?

3. If faithfulness is a fruit of the Spirit, why does God hold us accountable for not demonstrating faithfulness (cf. Deuteronomy 7:1-9)? How does the fruit of faithfulness relate to the promise of the New Covenant (cf. Jeremiah 31; Ezekiel 36)?

4. Provide comments about the faithfulness God expects with respect to the following:
A. Love (Deuteronomy 6:1-5; Joshua 22:5; 23:11; Psalm 31:23):
B. Trust (Proverbs 3:5; Psalm 37:3; 62:8; Isaiah 26:1-4; Mark 5:36):
C. Obedience (Deuteronomy 28:1; 1Samuel 15:22; Jeremiah 7:21-23; Acts 5:29):
D. Devotion (2Corinthians 11:3; Exodus 20:1-2; Matthew 6:24):
E. Worship (Exodus 34;13-14; Joshua 24:14-15; Romans 12:1):
F. Remembrance (Deuteronomy 8:18; Proverbs 3:6; Ecclesiastes 12:1)

5. How should knowing God delights in our faithfulness encourage us to be faithful (cf. Proverbs 12:22)? Have you been faithful with what the Lord has entrusted to you (cf. Matthew 25:14-30)? If Christ returned today, would he find you faithful (cf. Luke 18:8)?