A man without blemish or fault(Daniel 6:1-28)
“This was because he was trustworthy and without fault or corruption.” (Daniel 6:4)
Daniel was among those taken captive to Babylon during Nebuchadnezzar’s invasion of Jerusalem in 605 BC. Through him, we can learn what attitude those who serve God should have in the world.
When Babylon fell and the Persian Empire was established, Daniel was chosen as one of King Darius’s three administrators to govern the country. What we should note is that even though Babylon fell and the Persian era began, Daniel remained in a position of power.
“Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.
(Daniel 6:3)”
Despite the fall of one nation and the rise of another, he continued to be trusted and respected for his abilities.
“So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.” (Daniel 6:28)
This was because Daniel possessed wisdom and discernment, was exceptionally skilled, and worked faithfully and meticulously. From his youth to his old age in his 80s, he consistently performed his duties with integrity. His faith shone not only in his personal life but also in his public life.
Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before(Daniel 6:10)
This attitude prevented even his envious enemies from finding any grounds for attack.
Christians live in the world, but they should live lives distinct from the world. God calls us to be Christians who faithfully and responsibly fulfill our duties regardless of our circumstances and environment. Our workplace is the place where our true faith is proven.
