But Daniel made up his mind not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief official for permission to eat other things instead. Now God had given the chief official great respect for Daniel.
Daniel 1:8-9
I love those old sayings, especially the ones which line up with God’s Word. How about this one?
“If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.”
Daniel knew that the One True God would not be pleased if he ate food which had been offered on the altar of idol gods. He knew The Law which had been given to Moses and ruled the Jewish religious practices. Daniel had head knowledge but taking the stand not to be defiled moved beyond knowledge. This was conviction. Daniel was fully committed to his faith, to his God. Daniel would not fall for the choicest meats and the finest wines because Daniel put God first.
Where will you have the opportunity today to make up your mind to live your faith convictions? I pray you will have the strength of Daniel. When you do, others around you will respect you, just as they did Daniel. It may open the door for your sharing the reason for the faith that is in you.
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