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THRIVING IN BABYLON PA R T 1

“Enemy-occupied territory—that is what this world is. Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has landed, you might say landed in disguise, and is calling us all to take part in a great campaign in sabotage.” C.S. LEWIS

“Enemy-occupied territory—that is what this world is. Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has landed, you might say landed in disguise, and is calling us all to take part in a great campaign in sabotage.” C.S. LEWIS

“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

D A N I E L’ S C O N T E X T Exiled Conscripted Renamed Re-educated Castrated

D A N I E L’ S C H A R A C T E R Consistent Faith Prayerful Determination Courage Under Fire No Compromise with Culture

“For you are greatly loved.” DANIEL 9:23, 10:11,19

“A man of righteousness and wisdom.” EZEKIEL 14:14,20, 28:3

RECURRING T H E M E S I N DA N I E L God’s sovereignty Daniel’s integrity

GOD’S


SOVEREIGNTY God is in control of who is in control.

D A N I E L’ S 


INTEGRITY Just one righteous person in the hands of a sovereign God can impact a godless culture.

Right decisions in life’s mundane forges the character needed for righteous choices in life’s adversity.

“Character is manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.” PHILLIP BROOKS

“Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, so he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way.” DANIEL 1:8

“The measure of a man’s character is what he would do, if he knew he would never be found out.” T H O M A S M A C A U L AY

D A N I E L’ S 


DECISION 1 Daniel’s decision was principled.

THRIVING IN BABYLON Make every decision
 with the goal of honoring God.

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DECISION 2 Daniel’s decision was personal.

“Character is made by what you stand for; reputation, by what you fall for.” ROBERTSON MCQUILKEN

THRIVING IN BABYLON Make every decision in a way that promotes personal values.

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DECISION 3 Daniel’s decision was practical.

THRIVING IN BABYLON Remember that God controls who is in control.

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DECISION 4 Daniel’s decision was prayerful.

THRIVING IN BABYLON Habitually and consistently pray before you proceed.

BLESSABLE INTEGRITY God will reward your integrity with insight.

“God gave them knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning.” DANIEL 1:17

BLESSABLE INTEGRITY God will reward your integrity with human favor.

“When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies live in peace with him.” PROVERBS 16:7

A life of integrity before a Sovereign God gives you control over who is in control.