2. “Purpos e of Heart” (Daniel 1)

3. Daniel 1:3 Then the king instructed Ashpenaz, the master of his eunuchs, to bring some of the children of Israel and some of the king's descendants and some of the nobles, (NKJV)

4. How to Remain True to the Lord: Daniel made a commitment (Dan. 1:8) Daniel remained steadfast to the commitment he made. Daniel had a persistent faith. Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were not afraid to be different.

5. Daniel 1:9 Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs. (NKJV)

6. Daniel 1:17-19 As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. Now at the end of the days, when the king had said that they should be brought in, the chief of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar. Then the king interviewed them, and among them all none was found like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; therefore they served before the king. (NKJV)

7. Daniel 1:20 And in all matters of wisdom and understanding about which the king examined them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers who were in all his realm. (NKJV)

8. Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. (NKJV)

9. Test God’s Promises Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this," Says the LORD of hosts, "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it. (Malachi 3:10 NKJV)

10. Test God’s Promises Jesus answered them and said, "My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me. "If anyone wants to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority. (John 7:16-17 NKJV)

11. Test God’s Promises "Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' "For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. (Matthew 6:31-34 NKJV)