There is no sustained expansion without loyal and faithful people.
Quote:
“Be faithful and you will be fruitful.”
Scriptural Foundation
- 1 Corinthians 4:2
“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”
- Matthew 25:20–23
The parable of the talents: faithfulness leads to increase and reward.
Expansion Depends On
- People who carry the spirit of the ministry and leadership.
- Those who faithfully duplicate the vision and execute consistently.
- Example: McDonald’s, Delta, Macy’s — organizations expanded through loyal replication of systems and values.
Negative Examples of Disloyalty
- Joab – A bad example of a good general.
- Adonijah – A wannabe king.
- Judas – Carried the kiss of death.
- Absalom – The deception of giftedness.
- Lucifer – When anointing is not enough.
Focus: Joab – A Bad Example of a Good General
- David’s relative (sister’s son).
- The King’s nephew (1 Chron. 2:15–16).
- Counted among David’s 30 mighty men (impressive fighters).
- A good general, but not faithful.
- Independent-minded — not aligned with the team.
The Steps of Disloyalty
Disloyalty doesn’t just happen; it develops in stages.
- Same pattern in life: success, failure, fruitfulness, and achievements often unfold in steps.
- God blesses in stages (e.g., Israel’s journey).
- The enemy also works in steps to bring downfall (e.g., Samson).
Scripture: Matthew 6:33
Stages of Disloyalty
- Independent Spirit – Believing house rules don’t apply to you.
- Offence – Allowing hurt to grow into division.
- Passivity – Becoming inactive and disengaged.
- Critical – Finding fault and sowing dissatisfaction.
- Political – Building alliances against leadership.
- Deception – Twisting truth for self-interest.
- Open Rebellion – Direct defiance of authority.
- Execution – Destructive outcomes of disloyalty.
Closing Reflection
- Loyalty sustains Kingdom expansion.
- Faithfulness is the seed for fruitfulness.
- Disloyalty comes in stages—beware of its subtle beginnings.
- God calls us to faithful stewardship in all areas of life and ministry.
✨ When we remain faithful to God and to the vision He entrusts us with, He multiplies our fruitfulness and expands His Kingdom.