“To be like Daniel”

I started reading the book of Daniel this week. It is so enjoyable reading Daniel, and this book is so inspiring for Christians to follow Daniel’s example. To be like Daniel would be to stand on God’s principles in our life. Daniel was a young Israelite living in exile in Babylon, yet he still follows God.

What an example Daniel provides. He is a man willing to stand alone. It did not matter that the leadership of Babylon insisted on a particular diet. He knew he was right and that giving in would mean defiling himself. “But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself.” It didn’t matter what pressure others applied.

Daniel 1:8

8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way

To be like Daniel, is for us to stand “by a purpose true,” always heeding “God’s command.” It takes courage to take a stand on living a life that honors God. It can be unpopular to make a stand for Christ. However, when Christians show the same courage that Daniel exhibited, they would live a life that is victorious.

Believers should not be timid but stand for Godly principles like Daniel. Believers should be confident that God is with us and be willing to share our faith.

Don’t allow your values to be shaped by popular opinion. Remember: God is with you. Stand for the truths in His Word. Dare to be like Daniel.

Luke 11:28

28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

Message in Chinese

《像但以理一样》

本周我开始阅读《但以理书》。阅读但以理书是一件非常愉快的事，这卷书也极大地激励基督徒去效法但以理的榜样。要像但以理一样，就是在我们的生命中坚守神的原则。但以理虽是一个被掳到巴比伦、身处异乡的年轻以色列人，却仍然坚定地跟随神。

但以理为我们树立了何等美好的榜样。他是一个甘愿独自站立的人。即使巴比伦的掌权者坚持要他遵守特定的饮食，他也毫不动摇。他知道自己所做的是对的，若妥协就会玷污自己。“但以理却立志不以王的膳和王所饮的酒玷污自己。” 无论他人施加多大的压力，都不能动摇他的决心。

但以理书 1:88 但以理却立志不以王的膳和王所饮的酒玷污自己，就求太监长容他不玷污自己。

要像但以理一样，就是要我们“立定真志向”，时刻遵行“神的命令”。过一种荣耀神的生活，需要勇气。为基督站立立场有时并不受欢迎。然而，当基督徒显出但以理那样的勇气时，他们必能活出得胜的人生。

信徒不应胆怯，而要像但以理一样为敬虔的原则站立得稳。信徒当确信神与我们同在，并且乐意分享我们的信仰。

不要让你的价值观被世俗的潮流所塑造。记住：神与你同在。要为祂话语中的真理站立得住。勇敢地效法但以理吧！

路加福音 11:2828 耶稣说：“是，却还不如听神之道而遵守的人有福。”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3YhGgt6nts

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