Key Verse: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like thedawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun”(Psalm 37:5-6).
Bible Exploration: Daniel 1:1-20
You might wonder what would have been so bad aboutDaniel and his friends eating the king’s food—undoubtedly the best in the land. There were probably at least two problems with it: It may have been offered to idols, and it certainly was not prepared according to Old Testament
guidelines for the Hebrew people. It may also have included meat from animals that were prohibited by God in the law of Moses. It took courage for Daniel to stand up and ask for
permission to not eat foods that would go against his beliefs. And when the official first denied the permission, Daniel remained levelheaded and suggested a test that could work out well for both the Hebrew men and the Babylonian leader. Daniel knew what the Babylonians didn’t—that following God’s ways would always be best. Of course we know how the test turned out. God gave Daniel and his friends better health than that of those eating the best of the king’s food!
To think about and discuss:
- What pressures and influences could have deterred Daniel and his
friends from following God’s ways? - As an introvert, I know I dont' like standing out in a group of people. But there have been times when I have stood out - as a Christian and/or as an Adventist. I wasn't risking my life, but I was risking my anonymity. Have you been in a similar situation?
- How does risk play a part in deciding whether we’ll obey God’s instruction?
Family Worship Challenge:
- Take the 10 day vegetarian challenge with your family. Cook and eat vegetarian meals for 10 days and see if you feel healthier and stronger. As you eat as a family, discuss how your diet can affect your mood, energy level, attention and overall health.
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