"But daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat..."(Daniel 1:8)
Daniel was a jewish boy taken captive to babylon when nebuchadnezzar conquered jerusalem. He was a good looking and well cultured youngster. He was given scholarship to study babylonian language and culture in preparation for the king's service, to qualify for the king's service, his name was changed to belteshazzar.
Although his name was changed, daniel remained an israelite in his heart, he refused to conform and compromise with the idolatrous beliefs and practice of the babylonians, Daniel rejected the offer of the king's meat and wine to avoid being defiled.
As a youth how do you respond to temptations, especially when you are away from your parents? Do you love God enough to remain faithful to Him? Can you, like Daniel, resist alcohol, hard drugs, immoral act, examination malpractice, internet fraud, and pornography, among others. Dear youth, whenever you are tempted, be a Daniel, and God will grant you the grace to stand. Resolve to be the Daniel of your time.
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Dare to be a Daniel
"But daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat..."(Daniel 1:8)
Daniel was a jewish boy taken captive to babylon when nebuchadnezzar conquered jerusalem. He was a good looking and well cultured youngster. He was given scholarship to study babylonian language and culture in preparation for the king's service, to qualify for the king's service, his name was changed to belteshazzar.
Although his name was changed, daniel remained an israelite in his heart, he refused to conform and compromise with the idolatrous beliefs and practice of the babylonians, Daniel rejected the offer of the king's meat and wine to avoid being defiled.
As a youth how do you respond to temptations, especially when you are away from your parents? Do you love God enough to remain faithful to Him? Can you, like Daniel, resist alcohol, hard drugs, immoral act, examination malpractice, internet fraud, and pornography, among others. Dear youth, whenever you are tempted, be a Daniel, and God will grant you the grace to stand. Resolve to be the Daniel of your time.
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