Why LOYALTY (Faithfulness) Is Important

I remember a couple of old movie stars, like Kirk Douglas, making statements that they didn’t believe men can be monogamous. But this is a copout to commit adultery or live in fornication. It explains why the bride & groom vow to be faithful to one another. In other words, yes, humans — and especially males — have a predilection for successive romantic/sexual partners and this is precisely why it’s necessary for married couples to vow to be committed to one another till death do them part (Proverbs 18:21).

To be faithful is to be loyal. In other words, faithfulness is loyalty. It’s a fruit of the spirit and therefore the opposite of a work of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-23).

Loyalty is underrated these days. Honor the one who wears your ring. Write loyalty on the tablet of your heart — i.e. “love and faithfulness” (Proverbs 3:3) — and your marriage will last, assuming your partner feels the same way. Proverbs 20:28 says that love & faithfulness are crucial to the security of any “throne,” meaning any position of significance. This would include the husband or wife, the nucleus of any healthy family. Speaking of which…

Proverb 19:22 says “unfailing love” is what a person most desires in another. In other words, they want loyalty, faithfulness. Yet Proverbs 20:6 notes how hard it is to find a faithful person. In short, it’s a rare trait.

When looking for a spouse, loyalty should be high up on your list of preferences since it is one of the most priceless qualities for a secure, happy marriage. Perhaps the worst thing for a husband or wife to experience is an impenitent unfaithful spouse. Unfortunately it’s relatively common in this ignoble age.

You could say the same thing about finding a ministry associate or business partner.

Of course, loyalty or faithfulness doesn’t mean there isn’t a time and place for constructive criticism (Proverbs 9:8-9 & Proverbs 27:5-6), which is a form of tough love. Spouses should never condone godless carnality in their mates; and neither should ministry associates or business partners. It’s important to hold one another accountable, assuming it’s in a godly manner as opposed to a legalistic (Pharisaical) spirit.

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The Four Types of LOVE in the Bible

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WORDS have the Power of Life and Death

Women — Were they Considered Just Property in Bible Times?

Q&A on Solomon’s Song of Songs