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DANIEL’S EXEMPLARY RIGHTEOUSNESS AND HOLINESS

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DANIEL’S EXEMPLARY RIGHTEOUSNESS AND HOLINESS 

TEXT: DANIEL 1: 1-8
 
MONDAY DECEMBER 5th 

Key verse: Daniel 1:8 “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.”
The practice of righteousness is not communal, it is individualistic. In today’s text, Daniel expressed what was in him irrespective of the other three Hebrew children. Whatever their thoughts and whether their godliness could take what he has taken now, was not considered by Daniel. He didn’t consult with them. Daniel purposed it in his heart. What brought about this purpose of heart? Remember these children selected to be trained for intelligence were to be given the king’s special food. 
Among the Moslems for instance, whenever an animal is to be slaughtered, they must chant something: “The gods we worship sanctify this thing and let your name be upon it” and Daniel knew this. These meats coming from the king must have first been sacrificed to an idol; so, I will not eat them. I will not pay allegiance to demons and Satanism or eat freely that which is offered to the enemy of Jehovah, Elohim. It will defile me and weaken my faith. It will make God frown at me and turns away from me. Daniel, but that is a very risky decision. The information might reach the king and it could lead to your death. 
When I chose Jehovah, did I not choose death along with it? When I chose the worship of God, did I not choose disappointment and suffering along with it? I will not defile myself. Let Nebuchadnezzar hear. He did not confer with the other Hebrew children. Why is it that you cannot on your own take decision on matters of righteousness? Take the lead, others will join you. Do you feel that person is not doing it? Do you know the person’s grace of righteousness and commitment? Learn of Christ because Jesus is the example and whatever He says unto you do it.

Thought for the day: The practice of righteousness is personal 

Song for the day: I want to be like Daniel (3x)

Bible reading for the day: Daniel 5-6; 1 Peter 4 
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