Making Good Choices: Lessons from Daniel in Daniel 6
Learn from the story of Daniel in the lion's den in Daniel 6 about making good choices even in difficult situations. Daniel's faithfulness and righteousness set an example for decision-making and leadership qualities.
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Daniel 6:1-5 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm .
Daniel 6:1-5 ... So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him. Then these men said, We shall not find any charge against this Daniel unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God (NKJV).
Making Good Choices A LESSON FROM DANIEL IN THE LION S DEN DANIEL 6
Making Good Choices 1. Good choices are often difficult to make. A. Daniel was about to face a choice that could cost him his life (Dan. 6:6-9). B. In spite of the difficulty he chose what was right (Dan. 6:10a; Job 2:9-10; Gen. 39:9; Matt. 7:13-14).
Making Good Choices 2. Making good choices starts with making good choices. A. It was Daniel s custom since childhood to serve God (Dan. 6:10b). B. As a young man he chose what was right (Dan. 1:6-21; Josh. 24:14-16).
What kind of person is best able to involve others and himself in good decision making? The ability to look ahead and see what's coming foresight. Steadiness, with patience and persistence and courage. A buoyant spirit that in spite of cares generates confidence. Ingeniousness, the ability to solve problems soundly yet creatively. The ability to help others. Righteousness, the willingness to do the right thing and speak the truth. Personal morality of a quality that commands the respect of others. J. Keith Louden, "Leadership," from the Management Course for Presidents, pp 10-11. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
What kind of person is best able to involve others and himself in good decision making? The ability to look ahead and see what's coming foresight. Steadiness, with patience and persistence and courage. A buoyant spirit that in spite of cares generates confidence. Ingeniousness, the ability to solve problems soundly yet creatively. The ability to help others. Righteousness, the willingness to do the right thing and speak the truth. Personal morality of a quality that commands the respect of others. J. Keith Louden, "Leadership," from the Management Course for Presidents, pp 10-11. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Making Good Choices 3. Good choices are always found on the side of God. A. Enemies of God oppose good choices (Dan. 6:11-15; 1 Pet. 4:1-4). B. Good choices may not appear to pay at first (Dan. 6:16-18; Gen. 13:10; 19). C. God ultimately saves those who choose to serve Him (Dan. 6:19-23; Prov. 16:25).
Daniel 6:24-28 And the king gave the command, and they brought those men who had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions--them, their children, and their wives; and the lions overpowered them, and broke all their bones in pieces before they ever came to the bottom of the den. Then King Darius wrote: To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you .
Daniel 6:24-28 I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, And steadfast forever; His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, And His dominion shall endure to the end. He delivers and rescues, And He works signs and wonders In heaven and on earth, Who has delivered Daniel from the power of the lions. So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
