Refusing the Food

 

Last night at a bible study we were discussing Daniel 1:8, "But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with with the royal food and wine and asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way."

Daniel was refusing the king's meal because the food was was part of idol worship. Daniel's love of God was more powerful than his desire for good food and put his life in danger for the sake on staying committed to God.

LORD, give me the faith of Daniel to say "no" to the things that lead me away from you!