Chapter 10
Faithfulness and Unfaithfulness in
Marriage
Faithfulness could be defined as loyalty or ability to be trusted.
(a) It is a requirement for all Christians.
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
1 Corinthians 4:2
(b) Faithfulness could also be said to be the cornerstone of the character of a person.
(c) It is a pattern which is seen in relation to God, church work/activities, friends and
secular work.
(d) Unfaithfulness in one area of life may be indicative of possible unfaithfulness in
the others.
Circumstances That Will Test Faithfulness
(a) Sickness.
(b) Childlessness.
(c) Childbirth.
(d) Sudden prosperity.
(e) Joblessness.
(f) Long separation.
(g) Old age (menopause etc.).
(h) Poverty.
(i) Impotence.