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HEART MATTERS 2

Text : Dan 1:8. 

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

Daniel had every right to be bittered in his heart.For no direct fault of his, he was among the people who were captured as slaves to Babylon. On getting to Babylon,  he was castrated because he was selected as part of the slaves who will be serving as Eunuchs  to the king of Babylon. Castration was one of the requirements of those that will serve within the palace at that time. 

Note that Daniel was only a teenager when this unfortunate incidence happened. Yet without the presence or tutelage of his Parents, his Pastors or Bible study teachers, he still chose to stand for God. 

Contrary to some people's school of thought that being faithful to God would be easy if given a palatable situation. 

The likes of Daniel,  his three friends and other heroes that are recorded in the bible had proven this theory to be false. 

Though they were faced with very challenging situations, yet their faith in God was not shaken. The question is,  how were they able to stand for God amidst terrible circumstances?  Well,  the answer is very simple,  it's all a matter of their hearts. 

Daniel purposed in his heart not to defile himself. Daniel 1:8.

Joseph said how can I do this great wickedness and sin against God.Gen.39:9. That is, the reason he couldn't "enjoy himself" by commiting fornication was because he regarded God in his heart. 

It is all a matter of the heart. The reason you are falling so cheaply to the same temptation is because of the state of your heart.  Some things come to us as a gift. But some things take efforts from your end before it can work. 

Salvation is a gift of God to mankind, but staying save requires your commitment. You must no longer regard iniquity in your heart. Because if you regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear you :Psa 66:18 

What are you regarding in your heart?  God or iniquity? 

What you do in your heart(mind) is your choice,  You can decide to choose God all the time. 

 *Those who willfully decide not to retain the knowledge of God in their hearts will eventually be handed over to reprobate minds. Please, don't ever get to that point. Romans 1:28* .

Bible reading: Daniel 1:1-21.


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