Living in the Lions Den Without Being Eaten Alive

Daniel 6:1-23

Introduction: "Only the medicore people are always at their best."

When examining Daniel's life, we quickly discover that his success and fame did not happen by chance. Instead, we find that his rise to power can be traced  to three important decsisions.

1. Daniel chose character  over comfort.

            2 Peter 1: 5-9

2. Daniel chose decsision over disorder.

            We need to control our tongue.

            We need more devotion in our devotional life.

            We need a more disciplined church life.

3. Daniel excelled because he chose love over life.

            Daniel 6:10

            Served God continually.

            Is your love for Christ more important than anything else in your life?

            Matthew 5:12

                 "Rejoice and be glad!"

            Psalm 32:7

Conclusion: "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same sufferings."     1 Peter 5:8.

Great minds discuss ideas.

Average minds discuss events.

Small minds discuss people.