Faithfulness

Many a person proclaims his own loyalty, but who can find a trustworthy person?

Proverbs 20:6 points out a great sadness in human relationships. It is easier to say you'll be loyal than it is to be loyal.

Perhaps it's just me, but "faithfulness" and "online activity" seem to be contradictions. Many parts of the internet sustain and perhaps accelerate a transactional way of life. "I'm here as long as it benefits me."

We follow someone as long as they're interesting. We engage in conversations on our own terms.

But to be a reliable, committed person in our online interactions?

A few years ago, a Christian named David Robertson decided to regularly show up and participate in the discussion boards hosted at Richard Dawkins' website. Here's how Richard Morgan, who was an atheist at the time, described David's approach:

"He was always there. He always kept coming back. He remained within the dialog. He kept the communication open... regardless of the insults and abuse that he received, he kept coming back."

When Christians demonstrate faithfulness, it points others to see an ever-faithful God.