DAILY READINGS: Numbers 32:1-42; Proverbs 28:1-28; Luke 4:1-15
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself… Daniel 1:8
Four tactics were used to try and corrupt Daniel. First, the devil wanted his natural abilities for his own purposes. Second, the devil desired to control his speech; he did not want him speaking Hebrew, the language of the Bible. Third, he wanted him to compromise God’s dietary restrictions and indulge in the world’s fare. Fourth, he tried to strip him of his identity by giving him a pagan name. Satan uses similar tactics today to conform Christians to his values. Let us use our talents and tongues to praise God, consecrate our bodies to Him, and never forget who we are in Christ! —W. A. H.
Dare to be a Daniel, dare to stand alone;
Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known!—P. Bliss