Faithfulness To The Cause

 It is only someone who truly cares for another who would endanger their popularity and risk damaging a valued friendship, by correcting a fault and pointing out any errors of judgement.
 The characteristics that the natural human so values are things like intellect, wealth, position, power, and success.  The attributes that God looks for in His servants is Faithfulness To The Cause of the gospel, fidelity towards the Lord Jesus, loyalty and devotion to those they serve, and steadfastness in the work with which they have been entrusted.
 There is no more important character trait in a steward or servants than faithfulness in carrying out their duties.. A Christian minister or any servant of Christ, one of the primary qualities that pleases the heart of the Lord is faithfulness, and the man or woman who is faithful in small things will be faithful with greater responsibilities.
 May we never forget that the One who has called us is faithful. He will continue to be faithful and He desires each one of His servants to be faithful in the place that He has placed us and with the work with which we have been entrusted. May we be faithful stewards, faithful in prayer, faithful in our work, and may we also be faithful to the point of death, so that we may receive His promised Crown of Life.
Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the faithful ministry of Paul, who was used to write the Scriptures for our learning. These precious words contain so much important information on how to walk in spirit and truth, and to live a life that honors Your name. Thank You that Paul was not only faithful in teaching the gospel, but also was ready and willing to challenge and correct ungodly issues in the congregation, at the risk of damaging relationships. We pray that like Paul, we too may be faithful in the work You have called us to do. We want to bring honor to Your holy name by the words we say and the lives we live. In Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN.