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Faithful in Little

Luke 16:10 pattern

Jesus said that the one who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much. The principle runs both directions. Character is rarely formed in the dramatic moment. It is formed in the repeated, unremarkable choices that no one is watching. Faithfulness in small things is not small.

How you’d preach it

Encourages attention to ordinary obedience. Large trustworthiness is usually built in small decisions.

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