Daniel 6:3 I. This excellent spirit to which Daniel owed his preferment was a spirit of self-control. He kept his body under. He held the mastery of his animal nature. He laid the iron hand upon his appetites and passions. He crucified the flesh. "He purposed in his heart that he would not defile h... [ Continue Reading ]
Daniel 6:10 I. Daniel knew that the writing was signed which threatened him with death if he did his duty. It is well that we should all know it. There is no wisdom in telling even the youngest amongst us that his path will be a smooth one. It is a law that altereth not, which declares the contrary... [ Continue Reading ]
Daniel 6:21 I. This story illustrates the fact that God often seems to crown the machinations of the wicked against the good with success. II. The story illustrates the insidiousness of sin in drawing men into extremes of guilt which they never planned for. III. The story illustrates the supremac... [ Continue Reading ]
Daniel 6:22 I. Notice the workings of a strange conspiracy. An influential deputation asks the king to make a law to this effect: that no man shall, within thirty days, make a request to God or men, save of the king; that if he should do so he be cast into the den of lions. II. Notice the object of... [ Continue Reading ]
Daniel 6:23 I. It is good and they who have proved it in their own persons will be the foremost to confirm the words to have had at times to bear witness alone and with none to sympathise, for the truth as God has taught them. It is only so that they can learn what is the strength of their faith; wh... [ Continue Reading ]