Faithfulness means unfailingly remaining loyal to someone or something, and putting that loyalty into consistent practice regardless of extenuating circumstances. It may be exhibited, for example, by a husband or wife who does not engage in sexual relationships outside of the marriage.[1] It can also mean keeping one's promises no matter the prevailing circumstances, such as in certain communities of monks who take a vow of silence.[2] Literally, it is the state of being full of faith in the sense of steady devotion to a person, thing, or concept.
- ^ "Meaning of faithful in English". Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- ^ "faithful". Merriam Webster. Retrieved 7 June 2018.