1. Obtained Preeminence & Power
Daniel
Obtained Preeminence & Power
Started out preeminent among people of Israel (Dan. 1:3-6)
Given power over all Babylon (Dan. 1:17- 20)
Received similar power over Medo- Persian empire (Dan. 6:1-3, 28)

2. Dare to be a Daniel How To Enjoy Success Without Compromise

3. I. Daniel Was a Man of Purpose
Dare to be a Daniel
I. Daniel Was a Man of Purpose

4. I. Daniel Was a Man of Purpose
A. Daniel Purposed in His Heart (Dan. 1:8)
Young man - strange land - challenge
Purposed to uphold law - no matter what
Because of that - given favor (v. 9)
B. Every Christian: A Person of Purpose
No one respects: “wishy-washy” person
Purpose: 1 Pet. 3:15; Ecc. 12:13
Because of that – blessed (1 Pet. 3:12)

5. I. Daniel Was a Man of Purpose II. Daniel Was a Man of Principle
Dare to be a Daniel
I. Daniel Was a Man of Purpose
II. Daniel Was a Man of Principle

6. II. Daniel Was a Man of Principle
A. Daniel Refused to Compromise Conviction
Young man refused kings meat (1:8)
Old man refused Belshazzar’s gift (5:13-17)
When threatened refused decree (6:10)
B. People Admire Those of Principle
Outwardly ridicule / inwardly want same
When someone needed - who is asked?
God commends (Psa. 15:1-5)

7. Dare to be a Daniel I. Daniel Was a Man of Purpose
II. Daniel Was a Man of Principle
III. Daniel Was a Man of Purity

8. III. Daniel Was a Man of Purity
A. Opponents Could Not Find Fault
Faultless in business (6:1-4)
Explains his advancement to power
This is related to general life of purity
B. Christian is to be pure in conduct
Even in our youth (1 Tim 4:12; Tit. 2:6-8)
As an employee (Tit. 2:9-10)
Pure in thought as well as action (2 Cor. 10:5)

9. Dare to be a Daniel I. Daniel Was a Man of Purpose
II. Daniel Was a Man of Principle
III. Daniel Was a Man of Purity
IV. Daniel Was a Man of Prayer

10. IV. Daniel Was a Man of Prayer
A. Daniel Was Strong in Prayer (6:10)
Knelt - Humility
Three times - Continual dependence
Thanks - Never lost sight of blessings
Since early days - faithfulness
B. Every Christian Should Follow Daniel
Strongest of servants - practice of prayer
Pray often (1 Thess. 5:17; Col. 4:2)
Affects: purpose, principle, & purity

11. Dare to be a Daniel I. Daniel Was a Man of Purpose
II. Daniel Was a Man of Principle
III. Daniel Was a Man of Purity
IV. Daniel Was a Man of Prayer