Daniel 1:8 - Dare To Be A Daniel.
Daniel 1:8 (NKJV) But Daniel purposed in his
heart that he would not defile himself with the
portion of the king's delicacies, nor with the wine
which he drank; therefore he requested of the
chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile
himself.
Daniel 1:8 (NIV) 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.
Daniel 1:8 (NLT) But Daniel was determined
not to defile himself by eating the food and
wine given to them by the king. He asked the
chief of staff for permission not to eat these
unacceptable foods.
INTRODUCTION
There were several reasons why a pious Jew
would avoid eating of the royal food: (1) the
Babylonians, like other pagan nations, ate unclean meats;
(2) the beasts had not been properly killed
according to Levitical law (Lev. 17:14, 15); (3) a
portion of the animals eaten was first offered as a
sacrifice to pagan gods (see Acts 15:29); (4) the use
of luxurious and unhealthful food and drink was
contrary to strict principles of temperance; (5) for
Daniel and his friends there was the added desire
to avoid a flesh-food diet. The Hebrew youth
determined to do nothing that would interfere with
physical, mental, and spiritual development. [SDA
Bible Commentary]
COMMENTARY PEARL
We serve a living God. And if we serve a
living God, then it means we will take Him
everywhere we go. It will affect everything we do. It
will affect our relationships. It will affect our
ethics. It will affect our work. It will affect our
play. It will affect the way we think. It will
affect the way we live. It will affect the way we
vote. It will affect everything we do. Because if
Jesus is not Lord of all, then He is not Lord at
all.
The Bible tells us about a man who had
this kind of faith in God in the midst of
tremendous peer pressure. His name was Daniel, and the
Bible also gives us an indication as to how he did
it: "But Daniel purposed in his heart that he
would not defile himself... "(Daniel 1:8, emphasis
added). The word to underline in your Bible is
purposed. He purposed in his heart.
That is what we need a lot more of today.
How we need men and women of conviction. We need
men and women of purpose, people who will say,
"This is right. I don't care if it is popular. I
have to do what is right."
Be a man, be a woman, of purpose. Be a
man, be a woman, of conviction. As Philip P.
Bliss wrote in his classic hymn, "Dare to be a
Daniel, dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose
firm! Dare to make it known." Daniel purposed in
his heart that he would not defile himself. What
have you purposed in your heart today? [Every Day
with Jesus by Greg Laurie re Daniel 1:8]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC
Genesis 5:24 - Walking with God.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210213-0857.html
Joshua 24:15 - Choose This Day Whom You Will
Serve. (update)
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2012/20120422-0937.html
Luke 9:23 - FOLLOWING JESUS.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210410-0922.html
Luke 9:23 - HOW TO FOLLOW JESUS.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210127-1031.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
Steps to Peace by Billy Graham:
https://stepstopeace.org/
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Panorama of Prophecy with Pastor Doug
Batchelor: https://www.panoramaofprophecy.com/
Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
