Dan the Man
Daniel truly was an incredible young man! Let’s focus even more closely on a few special things he had going for him:
1. Daniel had a pure heart. It wasn’t easy. Daniel had everything imaginable at his disposal—wealth, rich food, power. But he said no to the things that would have broken God’s heart, and he said yes to the things of the Lord. It’s never easy to say no to things that look enticing and are tempting. But God will never allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear. We can lean on him to say no to evil.
2. Daniel maintained a godly lifestyle in the midst of a heathen court. You, too, are living in a world that doesn’t follow God’s ways. God wants to help you maintain a holy lifestyle even though you’re surrounded by people who may not have high morals and even though you’re bombarded with temptation. In the dark world in which you live, God wants to help you shine as a star, reflecting his purity and his holiness.
3. Daniel set himself apart by living a life of integrity. King Nebuchadnezzar took special notice of Daniel and admired his character and trustworthiness. In fact, Nebuchadnezzar put Daniel in a distinguished position of leadership.
4. Daniel chose godly friends. Even though he was surrounded by people who didn’t believe in God, he chose to become very close with three other young men who shared his faith, his values, and his morality. You know those three men as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They were Daniel’s best friends and they drew strength from one another.
5. Daniel was consistent in prayer and in his actions. When threatened with death, he remained consistent. When threatened by jealousy of those around him, he remained consistent. God desires the same of you!
Know It!
It helps to surround ourselves with people who share our faith and our morals. If you’re giving in to temptation, maybe you need to consider changing friends.
Read It!
Romans 12:1-2; Philippians 2:14-16; James 1:13-16; 3:17-18
Pray It!
Ask God to help you seek his power when you face temptation. Learn to lean on his mighty power so you can keep from yielding to sin.
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