What develops character in a human? Daniel is a man of God who through the trials and tests of life developed Godly character. He was a man who resolved in his heart to obey God regardless of the cost. Due to his determination, he was chosen by God to become a prophet, which Jesus confirms in the book of Matthew. Daniel accurately prophesies the end times, which is in Daniel chapter 9. He does not flinch in the face of kings or hesitate in presence of death due to obedience. Character is defined as the way a person thinks, feels, or behaves. It is also known for being a set of qualities that have the ability to create change (Merriam). Daniel was a man who was motivated by his love of God, strength of character, and obedience. His legacy
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Daniel is a prime example of obedience and faith, which are the markers of an individual who serves Jehovah God with all their heart. In the opening verses of the book of Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar has attacked Jerusalem. At this time frame, out of the kings of Judah eleven of them were evil men and Jehoiakim was known for being one of the worst (Getz). Jehoiakim, like his predecessor, Jehoahaz, “he did evil in the eyes of the Lord” (2 Kings 23:32). Jehoiakim did reap what they sowed. Just as Jeremiah had prophesied, Nebuchadnezzar came to Jerusalem and by 586 BC and was successful in destroying Jerusalem. Since, Nebuchadnezzar knew he would soon become king, he took sacred vessels from the temple, transported them back to Babylon, and transported some of the most intelligent young men from Judah (Daniel 1:2). Daniel was one of the young men. Once transported the young men were required to go through a training regimen, which would include eating a particular diet. This would be Daniel’s first test of character. The food offered to Daniel and the other young men was prohibited according to Proverbs 20:1 and Isaiah 5:11. Therefore, Daniel had a choice to know, “God is still the sovereign Lord and is in control of the universe” (Getz). Daniel believed the word of God in Romans 13:1-2 which states, “there is no authority except that which God has
Daniel is a prime example of obedience and faith, which are the markers of an individual who serves Jehovah God with all their heart. In the opening verses of the book of Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar has attacked Jerusalem. At this time frame, out of the kings of Judah eleven of them were evil men and Jehoiakim was known for being one of the worst (Getz). Jehoiakim, like his predecessor, Jehoahaz, “he did evil in the eyes of the Lord” (2 Kings 23:32). Jehoiakim did reap what they sowed. Just as Jeremiah had prophesied, Nebuchadnezzar came to Jerusalem and by 586 BC and was successful in destroying Jerusalem. Since, Nebuchadnezzar knew he would soon become king, he took sacred vessels from the temple, transported them back to Babylon, and transported some of the most intelligent young men from Judah (Daniel 1:2). Daniel was one of the young men. Once transported the young men were required to go through a training regimen, which would include eating a particular diet. This would be Daniel’s first test of character. The food offered to Daniel and the other young men was prohibited according to Proverbs 20:1 and Isaiah 5:11. Therefore, Daniel had a choice to know, “God is still the sovereign Lord and is in control of the universe” (Getz). Daniel believed the word of God in Romans 13:1-2 which states, “there is no authority except that which God has