Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Daniel 1:8-21
by: Trisha Gerstel.
On many occasions, people act according to their fear of consequences. While this is a good thing in situations such as driving cautiously, eating healthy, or wearing a jacket in the cold weather, it is not good when dealing with matters of principle. In those situations, no matter what earthly consequence may come, we must be like Daniel and do what is right. In some situations, doing what is right may not be the same as doing what is safe, or even what is “smart” in the eyes of the world. When we are tempted toward the safe and “smart,” we need to pray for God’s strength and peace.