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INTRODUCTION
A. We have been looking at the subject of faith
1. We have focused on some "faith basics"
2. We defined faith from Heb 11:6 and found that it is composed of two elements: belief and action
3. We looked at saving faith and found that it is a trusting obedience in Jesus Christ
4. Faith is what keeps us looking to the Lord and not to ourselves
B. As humans, we sometimes tend to go to extremes
1. Faith can look so easy -- might conclude that there isn't much to it
2. Faith can look so hard -- might conclude that it's beyond us
C. Be careful of extremes
1. If it becomes too easy, you might not be putting anything into your faith at all
2. If it becomes too hard, you might become discouraged and quit
D. Who are the faithful then? How can we recognize them?
1. Are they perfect people who never make any mistakes?
2. Are they starry-eyed people who don't seem to have a realistic view of life?
3. Are we faithful?
E. This morning I want us to think together about who the faithful are, and to see that it is entirely possible for the faithful to be us.
I. JESUS SPOKE ABOUT THE IDEA OF FAITHFULNESS
A. Mt. 24:45-51
1. Who is a faithful and wise servant?
2. He is the one found doing that which was assigned to him by his master
3. Faithfulness involves some simple things
a. acceptance of one's position
b. acceptance of the responsibility assigned
c. follow-through
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