Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-11-12
LESSON FOR NOVEMBER IA
DANIEL IN THE KINGS COURT

LESSON TEXT-Daniel 1876. 10. 20.
GOLDEN TEXT-Watch ye stand fast |
in rae faith. quit you like men. be strong. 4
Il Cor. 1913.
This familiar story has been select
ed for the Worlds Temperance Sun
day"-it is the first record of his
Babylonian experiences and is an IL
lustrious example of those everlasting
principles which govern successful
life.
!. Daniels Position, w. II. Ne
buchadnezzar, On the death of his
father, returned to Babylon from be-
sieging Jerusalem to take the throne,
He carried with him Jehoiakim and a
number OF young men. "in whom was
no blemish" (14). They were perhaps
twelve years old Among these were
four who had been particularly Sc
lected for pious training and the name
of each is compounded with the name
of God; Daniels meaning-"God is my
Judge" They are now alone in
licentious heather palace and abso
lutely at the power of the king and
l.
changed; Daniel becomes Belteshaz-
zar-"favored of Bel" Such changing
of names is customary in most heath
en- or Mohammedan lands even today.
A still greater danger or temptation
confronts these young men. viz, that
the king appointed them "a daily por-
ton of the kings meat" Gam. Rev. V.
To ~ Ia
and perhaps loss of life, but to eat
was to break the Jewish law as to
food (Deut 12:23-25). See also Il
Cor. S:7-10; 10:27-2S). Their captiv-
ity had been foretold (II Kings 20:1D,
but a change of location and name
does not involve change of heart as
many tempted one has discovered.
These men in spite of natural appe
tites, danger of being thought pecu-
liar, or even gratitude to king for lives
preserved refused to eat the kings
meat and to drink his wine.
II. Daniels Purpose, 1913. The
real purpose of a mans heart not
alone governs his acts but reveals
what he is-God looks upon that when
| he judges men I'll Cor. 9:7; 8:12.
Luke 1919. Without will (purposel
there is no character (Acts 11:23l.
Daniel purposed ''in his heart" not to
defile himself" No compromise, no
trimming because of being away from
home. no partnership with the rich
and opulent court Daniel was to be
'as clean as hounds tooth" Men
| who dare to stand alone always find
cooperation. so Daniel found those
who stood by him ~ 12) Daniel ex-
\ ercised great tact in his dealings with
the prince of the eunuchs but GOO
had evidenced his protecting and lead
ing care ". 81 enabling him to win
his way and persuade the eunuch to
allow the suggested test ". 12). If
Christian workers would exercise
more tact they would more frequently
attain their desired ends (Luke 16:S).
1t is possible to be so unbendingly
puritanical as to lay US open to a
charge of pharisaical pride. Daniel
illustrates spotless purity. infiexible
loyalty mingled with sweet reason
abieness that always gains its ends.
Daniel had sufficient confidence in his
God and faith in his actions to be will
Ing to be submitted to the acid test
of experience. His was a religion
that could stand without being tied
His wisdom is likewise our privilege
(James 3:1D.
III. Daniels Profit (Reward), w. ID
q. Pulse denotes such vegetables as
beans and peas. Their diet was to be
general vegetable one Samson as
a Nazarite drank no wine. This age
has yet to fully comprehend the
reasonableness and efficacy of those
ancient Jewish laws Of sanitation and
diet. Myriads of men are today dig
ging their graves with their teeth
The result of this test was that Dan. $!
! srsd his companions were delivered
from transgressing Gods laws and
the prince of the eunuchs from being
punished bcause of the physical con
dition of his charges. Beauty, health
J and strength came to Daniel and his
, friends with the result Of preferment
| position, and influence at court "
19). They stood before the king.
! Rom. 14:10-12: Cor. 3.10-15; II Cor
5.9); (a) because of their unswervins
J loyalty to God and obedience to hi.
} Word (John 14-15: 1925 r. w; (bl
D. because of their life of prayer, for it il
the work of the Holy Spirit to give
unto us wisdom Iuke 2:15, Acts 6
] 10) even as Daniel was thus blessed
: ". III the spirit bestows diverse gift.
q Cor. 12:i-4-1D: (c) and finally be
} cause having a special place in tn,
, purposes and plans of God their live.
r were counted precious in his sight "
20. Verify. He that doeth the will 0
God abideth forever"
Temperance Alphabetically les
. son suggests the value of total alb
stinence.
There is not single thought in
. hogshead of beer r'-Th eodore Roose
welt.
No user of tobacco has ever takel
:, first honor at Harvard d"-Longfellow
= Temperance and self-control mus
begin in the home and be perpetuate,
in the strength and power of Co
! which alone comes through an intell
gent knowledge and obedience of hi
Ward. There is no way to win sue
cess except by means of a complet
5 victory; to compromise is to fal
Q Over 95 per cent more accidents OF
cur to workmen who drink than t
3 those who abstain. Leipzig Sic
9 Benefit Society.
III | &c
one fork of which leads to a life c
e freedom q Cor. 1919. Daniers loyalt
U to God paid immense dividends an
those who are loyal in this preser
"evil age" will stand before a create
than Nebuchadnezzar.
Il The loyalty of such is not cart
l. born and their victories are superhu
T man.