The Courage of Our Convictions | Part 5 | Daniel 3

In this passage, we see King Nebuchadnezzar’s actions in response to Daniel’s perfect interpretation of his dream of the statue. The King’s response to build a self-glorifying golden statue and demand its worship and the people’s response to this command reveals mankind’s tendency for vain glory, apart from the Holy Spirit. In this desire for ‘glory,’ Satan exploits an individual’s insecurities, weakness, and emptiness to incite them to ungodly, Satanic behavior.

In contrast, Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego give us an example of courageous faith in the midst of great persecution. Their ‘perfect moment’ refusing to worship any other god teaches us how to stand firm in what we believe— with courage, integrity, and respect.