TOPIC : THE POWER OF PURITY
TEXT DANIEL 1:8-9
[8]But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
[9]Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
Daniel was a captive and a slave in Babylon , but the bible said that he purposed in his heart that he will not defile himself.
His was a choice.
He had every reason to doubt the God of his fathers, Jehovah.
He could have accused Jehovah of His inability to protect them, but no, he didn't.
He would have seen his present condition as a miracle, then begin to swim in pleasure but no, he refused to defile himself.
There is this saying that when you get to Rome, you behave like the Romans, but not Daniel.
He would never lower his standard.
Babylon prides itself as one of the most corrupt civilizations ever but Daniel live there as a holy man.
Purity not only kept but elevated him.
He saw four kings and was adviser to these kings spanning over sixty five years.
He had not godfather in Babylon , but he remained relevant all through these years.
If you see the damage this your weak morals and compromises has done in your life, you would wish you never practiced iniquity.
God constantly forgives you, but you are still harvesting the consiquences and I don't know for how long.
Fear God.
God bless you.
With the God I serve, nothing shall be impossible.
Your case is not bigger than God.
May you have a God filled day in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Your Victory is already guaranteed
It is well, do not give up, with God all things are possible
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For further reading, psalm 109,110.
Pastor Obi Ejikeme
Senior Pastor
House of faith, Nigeria
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