...faithful...

"...faithful to the Covenant of God and His agreement,..."

faithful

• Function: adjective
• Date: 14th century

1 obsolete* : full of faith
2 : steadfast in affection or allegiance : loyal
3 : firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty : conscientious 

*why obsolete?
 

(Definition thanks to Merriam-Webster on-line dictionary at www.merriam-webster.com)




In being faithful there is some scientific principle at work, or some kind of magic that is activated by remaining true to one's intention. It's like the ions in a piece of iron. When they are aligned in a haphazard fashion, then the metal is simply a solid lump, with its own color, characteristics and charm. When they are aligned in order, then the lump of iron has an extra quality, and it becomes a magnet. Isn't that how faithfulness works? By aligning ourselves internally we emanate something that otherwise would not be there. And we are all the better for it.

 

I found this image of a magnet! Is it just me,
or is there a metaphor for the physical and the spiritual here?