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This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category 'Functional'. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category 'Analytics'. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. It may be scary and difficult, but it will be worth it. And when we are caught between pleasing God and man, we must be able to stand our ground and decide to honor God even if it means disagreeing with the people around us. It is important for us to read the Bible regularly so that we know what pleases God and what doesn’t. What do these verses tell us? Why is it important for us to obey God even if people around us do not agree with us? In contrast, what does this Psalm say about a person who does not walk in the ways of sinners? What will happen to these people?ġ4. What does this Psalm say about a person who walks in the ways of sinners? What will happen to these people?ġ3. And sometimes we feel pressured to comply and just blend in with the crowd.īeing different or doing things differently from people around you may difficult and scary often times there is a risk of us not being accepted because of it.ġ2. Sometimes we get caught in situations where we do not agree with what the people around us are doing.

How did you feel standing up for what you believed was right? Tell us what the people around you did and why you felt it was wrong. Think about one time when you refused to do what people around you did because you felt it was wrong. He did not want to eat and drink what he felt would dishonor God because they were unacceptable to the Jewish traditions and teachings.ġ1. The Bible did not tell us in detail about the food and wine that Daniel refused to eat and drink, but the important thing is that Daniel wanted to stay true to God. But the Babylonian king and people did not worship God they had a different culture and lifestyle from Daniel’s people. What would you have done if you were in Daniel’s position?ĭaniel worshiped God and followed God’s ways. What does verse 10 suggest to you about king Nebuchadnezzar?ĭo you think refusing to eat the royal food was a brave thing to do?ġ0.

Why did Daniel refuse to eat the royal food and wine? (verse 8)ĩ. What did king Nebuchadnezzar want to do with these capable young men? (verses 4-5)Ĩ. The Bible tells us in Daniel 1 that the king of Babylon, king Nebuchadnezzar, conquered Jerusalem and brought some of Jerusalem’s capable young men into his palace. Do you remember any Bible passages that talk about something like this? Some was asked to do something that he didn’t want to do? Have you ever been caught in a situation where your friends tried to make you do something that you didn’t want to do? Tell us more.Ħ. How do you decide whether or not to do something?ĥ. In real life, have you ever been in a situation where you were not sure whether to do or not to do something? Tell us more.Ĥ. Was it difficult to immediately decide whether to do the actions or not to do?ģ.

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