Loyalty
Summary
Faithful devotion to God, leaders, or principles; commended throughout Scripture.
☩Covenant Loyalty
The Hebrew concept of 'chesed' (loyal love, steadfast kindness) describes the covenant faithfulness between God and His people. God's loyalty to His covenant is unfailing: 'Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy' (Deuteronomy 7:9). Believers are called to reciprocate with wholehearted loyalty (Deuteronomy 6:5; Joshua 24:14).
☩Human Examples
Ruth's declaration to Naomi epitomizes loyalty: 'Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God' (Ruth 1:16). Jonathan's loyalty to David transcended family ties (1 Samuel 18:1-4; 20:1-42). The loyalty of David's mighty men is renowned (2 Samuel 23:13-17). Such loyalty reflects the character of God and marks His faithful servants.
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See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Loyalty," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. V (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Loyalty," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).