Daniel: Faithfulness in Babylon | Daniel in the Lions’ Den (6:1-28)

Daniel 6:1-28

“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of a readiness to die.” — G.K. Chesterton

Daniel’s Principles for Long-Term Survival in Exile:

1. Maintain Moral Purity

Philippians 2:14-15 // Proverbs 22:1 // Psalm 101:2-3 // 1 Corinthians 4:2

2. Persist in Biblical Fidelity 

2 Timothy 2:15 // Colossians 4:2 // Hebrews 10:24-25 // 1 Corinthians 15:58 // Acts 5:29

3. Embrace Spiritual Adversity 

1 Peter 4:12-13 // John 16:33 // 2 Timothy 3:12 // James 1:2-3 // Hebrews 12:3

4. Trust God’s Sovereignty 

Romans 8:28 // Lamentations 3:37-38

5. Expectantly Await Victory (in Christ!)

Romans 8:31-39 // 2 Timothy 4:7-8 // 1 John 5:4-5