he influence of the Holy Spirit in our life, by the revelation of God, produces the seventh fruit of the Spirit called "faith" (KJV), or "faithfulness" (ASV). It is from the Greek word PISTIS meaning “fidelity, faithfulness, i.e. the character of one who can be relied on.” The word “faithfulness” is found fifty-one times in the King James Version, showing the importance of this word in Heaven's sight.

From this fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22, we draw the thought of fidelity, loyalty, being trustworthy, constant, walking in conviction, being steadfast, and dependable. It describes one who can be trusted and confided in, as they are being directed by the teaching of the Holy Spirit.

Christians are always intent on being "faithful" to the Lord, in order to hear Him say in the Judgment, "Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord" (Matt. 25:21, 23).

Applying And Bearing This Fruit

Applying And Bearing This Fruit Jesus has not promised to be the "author of eternal salvation" to any who will not obey Him (Heb. 5:8-9). All who will obey can call Him their Saviour and Lord (Lk. 6:46; Acts 4:12). Faith, repentance, confession of the name of Christ, and baptism into Christ for the remission of sins, are necessary before one can bear the fruit of "faithfulness" in Christ (Acts 2:38-42).