Kingdoms in Conflict

Daniel and his friends find themselves far from home, serving a king they did not choose, in a culture very different from their own. They are citizens of two kingdoms – Babylon and God’s. At times, these kingdoms collide. Daniel is expected to eat the king’s food and drink his wine. Eating that food meant breaking God’s dietary laws, and Daniel was committed to honoring God even in small decisions. Instead of reacting with disrespect, Daniel acts with humility. He asks permission to follow a different diet. His conviction is firm, but his attitude is gracious. He holds fast to God’s truth while showing respect to the people around him. God honors Daniel’s faithfulness by giving him favor with the chief official (Daniel 1:9)...