Daily Devotional “Integrity Stands On Principles”
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June 15, 2023
“And the king appointed for them a daily ration from the king’s choice food and from the wine which he drank, and appointed that they should be educated three years, at the end of which they were to enter the king’s personal service. . . . But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself” (Daniel 1:5,8).
Godly integrity is built upon the foundation of biblical authority.
From the world’s perspective, King Nebuchadnezzar had much to offer his Hebrew captives: the best food, the best education, and high positions in his kingdom.
But Daniel’s perspective was quite different.
He did not object to receiving a pagan education because God had given no direct prohibition against that, and a Babylonian education had much to offer in the areas of architecture and science.
But as with anyone receiving a secular education, Daniel would have to exercise discernment in sorting out the true from the false and the good from the bad.
It was when Daniel was asked to violate a direct command from God that he drew the line and took his stand on biblical principle.
That’s the character of godly integrity.
It bases decisions on the principles from God’s Word, not on mere preference, intimidation, or peer pressure.
Seemingly Daniel had every reason to compromise: he was young, away from home, and facing severe consequences if he defied the king’s order.
Yet he was unwavering in his obedience to God.
Although Daniel couldn’t obey the king’s order, he handled the situation in a wise and respectful manner by seeking permission to abstain from eating what God had forbidden.
From his example we learn that standing on principle will sometimes put us at odds with those in authority over us, but even then we can love and respect them.
Prayer
•Pray for those in authority over you who may want you to do things that would displease the Lord.
•Pray for wisdom and grace to maintain a loving attitude toward them while still standing on biblical principles.
Further Reading
Read Acts 5:17-29. How did the apostles respond to the authorities who commanded them to stop preaching the gospel?
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