THE POWER OF APPEAL
Daniel 1:8b
"....Therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself."
Making a request indicates that Daniel had a calm and gentle spirit. When he was expected to do something that violated his convictions, he could have demanded that he receive special treatment. But he didn't. Instead, he appealed to the authority over him. When faced with situations that require me to do things contrary to my faith, I can respond with a haughty spirit that leaves the impression that I am holier than other people. Or I can request that I be excused from participating. This does not mean that there may not be times when I must take a stand and refuse to participate, as Daniel did later in his life when he got thrown to the lions. But it is good to start with an appeal to be exempt rather than a demand.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: In some situations, asking to be excused from an activity that violates my faith is better than making a demand.
Have an "appealing" day. Love you.
Daniel 1:8b
"....Therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself."
Making a request indicates that Daniel had a calm and gentle spirit. When he was expected to do something that violated his convictions, he could have demanded that he receive special treatment. But he didn't. Instead, he appealed to the authority over him. When faced with situations that require me to do things contrary to my faith, I can respond with a haughty spirit that leaves the impression that I am holier than other people. Or I can request that I be excused from participating. This does not mean that there may not be times when I must take a stand and refuse to participate, as Daniel did later in his life when he got thrown to the lions. But it is good to start with an appeal to be exempt rather than a demand.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: In some situations, asking to be excused from an activity that violates my faith is better than making a demand.
Have an "appealing" day. Love you.
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