Unshakable Conviction

(Daniel 1)

I. The Things That Shake Us

a. Conflict: External pressures that challenge our faith.

b. Loss: When what we value is taken away.

c. Failure: The fear of falling short or being inadequate.

II. Looking for a Few Good Men

a. The Best of the Land: Daniel and his friends were chosen for their potential.

b. Given the Best the World Had to Offer: They were offered the king's food and education.

c. Positioned for Success: In worldly terms, everything was laid out for them to succeed.

III. We Have to Determine Who We Will Be

a. Will We Embrace the Names the World Gives Us?: Accepting the world’s identity over God's.

b. Or Will We Remain Undefiled?: Holding to God's standards in a corrupt culture.

c. What If It Doesn’t Work Out?: The risk of standing firm, even when the outcome is uncertain.

IV. Unshakable Conviction

a. This Isn’t About a Diet: It’s about the source of what we fill ourselves with spiritually and mentally.

b. Let’s See What God Can Do: Trusting in God’s faithfulness when we take a stand.

c. What You Consume Matters: What we allow into our hearts and minds shapes us.

V. When We Are Full of God

a. Wisdom and Understanding: God gives us divine insight when we commit ourselves to Him.

b. Positioned by God for Influence: God can place us in critical positions for His purposes.

c. A Man or Woman of Influence: Those filled with God's wisdom and understanding make a lasting impact.