In a culture that opposes Jesus, how do we live as a fearless witness to the culture? The lives of Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah courageously did so in their day within the dying Babylonian kingdom! Charlie Kirk has done so in our day and was martyred by those whom he tried to reach! There is no greater time than right now for us to boldly rise and be an example and voice pleading to a world perishing in their rejection of the Gospel! Key verse: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” -Daniel 1:8 As the world tries to: you, stand with on the truth of God’s Word! Daniel 1:1-5 How much media, music, & cultural icons are shaping the way you ? Babylon did not treat their prisoners inhumane but rather enticed them to learn their culture and enjoy the pleasures of sin! Live distinguished: II Timothy 3:14-17; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:40 As the world tries to: you, stand with knowing who you are in Christ! Daniel 1:6-7 Hebrew Names - Daniel: “God is my judge”; Hananiah: “God is gracious"; Mishael: “Who is like God?"; Azariah: “God has helped” Babylonian Names - Belteshazzar: “Bel protects his life”; Shadrach: "Command of Aku" relating to the moon god Aku; Meshach: "Who is like Aku?"; Abednego: "Servant of Nebo"relating to the god of wisdom. How are you tempted to with the culture and remain silent about the Gospel? Live distinguished: Philippians 1:20-21; II Corinthians 5:17; Romans 8:15-17; John 1:12; 1 Peter 2:9; Ephesians 2:8-10 As the world tries to: you, purpose in your heart to live to God no matter what! Daniel 1:8-16 How are you tempted to your body and live like a Babylonian? Live distinguished: I Corinthians 3:16-17, 6:18-20; Mark 7:17-23; II Corinthians 7:1; Galatians 2:20 As the world tries to: us, seek friends who will not waver in their of the one true God! Daniel 1:17-21 How are you tempted to yourself from godly influence, and join the company of fools? Live distinguished: Proverbs 12:26, 27:5-6, 9, 17; I Corinthians 15:33; James 4:4 What did God do? He distinguished these 4 men and gave them favor, influence, spiritual wisdom, and a witness for YAHWEH within a dying Babylonian kingdom! God has done the same through Charlie Kirk! If we purpose to live boldy for Him, He will distinguish us too! Let’s go!