DANIEL 1:17-21

DANIEL 1: 17-21

   To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning.  And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds
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   At the end of the time set by the king to bring them in, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar.  The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king's service.  In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom.

   And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.  Daniel 1:17-21 (NIV)

LIFE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE COMMENTARY

   Daniel and his friends learned all they could about their new culture so they could do their work with excellence.  But while they learned, they maintained steadfast allegiance to God, and God gave them skill and wisdom.  Culture need not be God's enemy. If it does not violate His commands, it can aid in accomplishing His purpose.  We who follow God are free to be competent leaders in our culture, but we are required to pledge our allegiance to God first.

   How did the captives survive in a foreign culture?  They learned about the culture, achieved excellence in their work, served the people, prayed for God's help, and maintained their integrity.

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MY THOUGHTS

   Maybe if we would bring God back to the classroom, Americans would be exposed to how to survive in a foreign culture...whether it is a white gated community or an English speaking country.  These men refused to be victims.

   Daniel and the other three Hebrew boys put God first.  Jesus said, "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."  Matthew 6: 33  (NIV)

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