Successful Business
So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian. Daniel 6:28
The experience of Daniel as a statesman in the kingdoms of Babylon and Medo-Persia reveals the truth that a businessman is not necessarily a designing, policy man, but that he may be a man instructed by God at every step. Daniel, the prime minister of the greatest of earthly kingdoms, was at the same time a prophet of God, receiving the light of heavenly inspiration. A man of like passions as ourselves, the pen of inspiration describes him as without fault. His business transactions, when subjected to the closest scrutiny of his enemies, were found to be without one flaw. He was an example of what every businessman may become when his heart is converted and consecrated, and when his motives are right in the sight of God.
Strict compliance with the requirements of Heaven brings temporal as well as spiritual blessings. Unwavering in his allegiance to God, unyielding in his mastery of self, Daniel, by his noble dignity and unswerving integrity, while yet a young man, won the "favor and tender love" of the heathen officer in whose charge he had been placed (Daniel 1:9). The same characteristics marked his afterlife. (Prophets and Kings, 546)
Reflection: If all who claim they are Christians would not complain at their work, be on time, go the extra mile, never cheat on their hours at work, etc., then all Christians would be the most sought-after people in the world. Let us be real Christians in all we do. When people see you as a true follower of Jesus, they will be inexplicably drawn to you. Let us all learn to walk the walk and not just talk the walk.
So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian. Daniel 6:28
The experience of Daniel as a statesman in the kingdoms of Babylon and Medo-Persia reveals the truth that a businessman is not necessarily a designing, policy man, but that he may be a man instructed by God at every step. Daniel, the prime minister of the greatest of earthly kingdoms, was at the same time a prophet of God, receiving the light of heavenly inspiration. A man of like passions as ourselves, the pen of inspiration describes him as without fault. His business transactions, when subjected to the closest scrutiny of his enemies, were found to be without one flaw. He was an example of what every businessman may become when his heart is converted and consecrated, and when his motives are right in the sight of God.
Strict compliance with the requirements of Heaven brings temporal as well as spiritual blessings. Unwavering in his allegiance to God, unyielding in his mastery of self, Daniel, by his noble dignity and unswerving integrity, while yet a young man, won the "favor and tender love" of the heathen officer in whose charge he had been placed (Daniel 1:9). The same characteristics marked his afterlife. (Prophets and Kings, 546)
Reflection: If all who claim they are Christians would not complain at their work, be on time, go the extra mile, never cheat on their hours at work, etc., then all Christians would be the most sought-after people in the world. Let us be real Christians in all we do. When people see you as a true follower of Jesus, they will be inexplicably drawn to you. Let us all learn to walk the walk and not just talk the walk.
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