“Daniel determined that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or with the wine he drank. So he asked permission from the chief official not to defile himself.” (Daniel 1:8, HCSB)
Be wise like serpents and harmless as doves.
““Look, I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as serpents and as harmless as doves.” (Matthew 10:16, HCSB)
Avoid the Herd mentality.
“How happy is the man who does not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path of sinners or join a group of mockers!” (Psalm 1:1, HCSB)
Do not lose your focus of serving God
“Daniel determined that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or with the wine he drank. So he asked permission from the chief official not to defile himself.” (Daniel 1:8, HCSB)
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